Lustau East India Cream
The success in the fusion
Gold 2017
Concurso Internacional Mundus Vini
Silver 2020
International Wine & Spirit Competition - IWSC
Oloroso and PX, aged separately in their soleras for 12 years, were blended and aged for an additional 3 years in the winery to result in Lustau East India Cream, a wine that combines the aromatic complexity of the palomino variety with a pleasant sweet touch of raisins and coffee provided by the Pedro Ximénez. Perfect to enjoy with ice on long summer afternoons.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Grape variety
80% Palomino Fino, 20% Pedro Ximénez
Type of barrel
American oak barrels
Type of bottle
Sherry
Barrel aging time
15 years (12+3)
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.5
Sugar
134
Density
1.0320
pH
3.3
Alcohol content (% vol.)
20
General Information
Lustau East India Cream is the result of blending Oloroso wine and Pedro Ximénez, with a limited production of 45 casks. After aging separately for 12 years in their respective soleras, the two wines are blended in an 80-20 ratio and rest for another 3 years in the sacristy of the winery.
The aging of this wine recalls the process undergone by those wines that sailed from the south of Spain to the colonies and European ports in the 17th century. This particularity places Lustau East India Cream in the category of Singular Wines of the Lustau winery, reserved only for exceptional, distinguished, and uniquely peculiar references.
Lustau Fine selected Wines is one of the great wineries of Jerez. The quality of its products and the multitude of awards received endorse the trajectory and savoir-faire of this leading firm.
It is recommended to serve Lustau East India (D.O. Jerez) in a wide glass accompanied by ice and a slice of orange. Perfect to enjoy as an aperitif with a cheese board, foie, or desserts.
Tasting notes
In appearance, it presents a deep dark mahogany color.
On the nose, it is very intense, with aromas of ripe fruit, mocha, cocoa, and toffee.
On the palate, it is complex, with hints of raisins, walnuts, and caramelized orange.
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.