Lustau Amontillado VORS
The priceless value of time
Platino 2021
Decanter World Wine Awards
Gold 2019
International Wine Challenge (IWC)
Lustau Amontillado VORS is the result of the blending of eight soleras of Lustau's finest amontillados. Its more than 30 years of aging give it extraordinary complexity and intensity, highly sought after by VORS enthusiasts.
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General features
Type of wine
Grape variety
100% Palomino Fino
Type of barrel
American oak barrels
Type of bottle
Sherry
Barrel aging time
More than 30 years
Capacity (cl)
50
Total acidity (g/l)
11.17
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.9
Sugar
8
Density
0.99
pH
3.03
Alcohol content (% vol.)
20.5
General Information
Lustau Amontillado VORS originates from the search conducted by Manuel Lozano, former winemaker of the winery, among the oldest soleras of Amontillado. This unique and exclusive wine was born as the result of blending eight casks. One of the great wines of Bodegas Lustau, with extraordinary complexity both on the nose and palate, showcasing the craftsmanship of this renowned winery from Cádiz.
The designation VORS (Very Old Rare Sherry) is awarded to those wines aged for more than 30 years in casks. Unique wines in the world that clearly demonstrate the exceptional potential of Jerez wines.
Lustau Amontillado VORS (D.O. Jerez) is a wine with history that deserves to be enjoyed slowly, appreciating its evolution in the glass and discovering its aromas and sensations.
Tasting notes
It presents a dark amber color to the eye.
On the nose, we find aromas that recall its long time in wood, such as leather and licorice.
On the palate, it is an incredibly broad, intense, and very long wine. With saline touches characteristic of very old amontillados, which provide it with exceptional complexity.
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.