Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos
Magnificent classic amontillado
Silver 2020
Decanter World Wine Awards
Gold 2020
International Wine Challenge (IWC)
Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos is an evocative wine with intense aromas of hazelnuts, cinnamon, and clove. Belonging to the Solera Familiar collection from Lustau, the most personal range of this Cadiz winery.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Grape variety
100% Palomino Fino
Type of barrel
American oak barrels
Type of bottle
Sherry
Barrel aging time
8 years
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
6
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.6
Sugar
6
Density
984
pH
3.1
Alcohol content (% vol.)
18.5
General Information
Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos is a classic Amontillado with 4 years of biological aging under a veil of flor and, once fortified, has undergone another 4 years of oxidative aging.
This Amontillado Los Arcos is part of the Solera Familiar collection of Bodegas Lustau, a range that includes wines with special significance for this saga that has been producing Jerez wines since 1896. At the beginning of its production, the winery where this Amontillado was aged (Plaza del Cubo) had two arches at its entrance, each dedicated to one of the wives of Emilio Lustau's sons. This anecdote gives this Amontillado its name, a tribute to these women of the family. Currently, Amontillado Los Arcos is aged in the Emperatriz Eugenia winery in Jerez de la Frontera.
Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos (D.O. Jerez) evokes intense aromas of dried fruits combined with spicy notes of cinnamon and clove that provide the perfect balance to pair with artichokes, cured goat and sheep cheeses, or olives as an appetizer.
Tasting notes
In appearance, it shows a beautiful amber color with golden hues.
On the nose, intense and penetrating hazelnut aromas stand out, with hints of sweet spices.
On the palate, it is dry and full-bodied. With perfect balance and a prominent character.
The winery
Winery
The Lustau Fine Selected Wines winery was founded in 1896, and during the last quarter of a century, it has been dedicated to aging, producing, and marketing high-quality wines, brandies, and vinegars from Jerez. This historic winery in the Jerez region, with a presence in the three areas that make up this region (Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María, and Sanlúcar de Barrameda), has specialized in the Premium segment, positioning itself in the best restaurants and wine shops across the five continents. It has achieved this not only due to the quality of its wines but also thanks to the global recognition garnered in various international competitions. Lustau currently belongs to Grupo Caballero and boasts the widest range of Jerez and Manzanilla wines in its portfolio, producing over forty wines aged in the three cities that form the framework of this Denomination of Origin. To achieve this, it offers different ranges, with highlights including the "Solera Reserva," composed of wines aged directly by Lustau in its cellars, and the "Almacenista," made up of small independent winemakers whose wines are marketed by LUSTAU.
From the moment the grapes are born in their vineyards "Montegilillo" and "Las Cruces" until their wines are bottled, the process is slow and meticulous. In between lies the vinification and the fundamental step, the aging in the cellar using the unique solera and criaderas system. This is what gives Jerez wines their true character and personality and ensures a consistent quality over time.
Lustau distances itself from large sales volumes and mass production, always prioritizing quality above all else. Its commercial activity is predominantly export-oriented, with the North American market standing out above the rest. In recent years, Lustau has made a commitment to the Spanish market, and its wines can now be found in the best wine shops, stores, and wine clubs.