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The uniqueness of Spanish biologically aged wines is appreciated and admired all over the world. Manzanilla La Gitana is a clear example of tradition in winemaking and contemporary flavours that remain fully in vogue, fascinating and delighting wine lovers.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Grape variety
100% Palomino Fino
Type of barrel
American oak barrels
Barrel aging time
5-6 years
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
4.27
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.33
Sugar
3.00
Density
0.98
pH
3.00
Alcohol content (% vol.)
15.00
General Information
Manzanilla La Gitana is a fortified wine made from Palomino Fino grapes grown in the historic pago of Balbaina Alta, one of the albariza-soil estates with the strongest Atlantic influence in the whole Jerez region.
The must that Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana obtains from these grapes, distinguished by its distinctive salinity, is perfect for ageing manzanilla. Once fermented and fortified to 15º, the wine ages for a maximum of 6 years through the criaderas y soleras system, always under the continuous protection of the flor veil, which preserves it from oxidation. During the first three years, the wine remains in the winery's oldest soleras, dating back to 1792, the year of its foundation, located in facilities just 300 metres from the Guadalquivir River. After this period, the manzanilla is transferred to the main San Fermín winery, where it is refined and polished for another two or three years in large casks.
Manzanilla La Gitana is the flagship wine of Bodegas Hidalgo, an exquisite wine from the D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda, ideal for pairing with all kinds of tapas, fish dishes (especially smoked fish), seafood, white meat, salads and vegetarian dishes.
The must that Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana obtains from these grapes, distinguished by its distinctive salinity, is perfect for ageing manzanilla. Once fermented and fortified to 15º, the wine ages for a maximum of 6 years through the criaderas y soleras system, always under the continuous protection of the flor veil, which preserves it from oxidation. During the first three years, the wine remains in the winery's oldest soleras, dating back to 1792, the year of its foundation, located in facilities just 300 metres from the Guadalquivir River. After this period, the manzanilla is transferred to the main San Fermín winery, where it is refined and polished for another two or three years in large casks.
Manzanilla La Gitana is the flagship wine of Bodegas Hidalgo, an exquisite wine from the D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda, ideal for pairing with all kinds of tapas, fish dishes (especially smoked fish), seafood, white meat, salads and vegetarian dishes.
Tasting notes
Pale straw yellow with greenish hues, reminiscent of the grape and the must from which it comes.
On the nose it is complex, pungent and delicate. The characteristic aromas derived from its production and biological ageing give this wine a distinctive personality, influenced by the fresh fragrance of the sea breeze that reaches the winery, located near the sea.
Fresh, dry, light on the palate and with a slightly bitter touch.
On the nose it is complex, pungent and delicate. The characteristic aromas derived from its production and biological ageing give this wine a distinctive personality, influenced by the fresh fragrance of the sea breeze that reaches the winery, located near the sea.
Fresh, dry, light on the palate and with a slightly bitter touch.
Creators' opinion
The pale colour and distinctive aromas of La Gitana are due to the long ageing period under a veil of flor in our cellars, which are located very close to the sea. The saline notes and the influence of the sea breezes make our manzanilla light and fresh on the palate, giving it its great personality.
The winery
The uniqueness of Spanish biologically aged wines is appreciated and admired worldwide. La Gitana is a clear example of winemaking tradition and contemporary flavors that continue to thrive, captivating and delighting enthusiasts. Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana boasts being one of the oldest wineries in the Jerez region. At the beginning of the 18th century, the pioneer of the lineage that would become one of the most important winemaking families in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the Hidalgos, set foot in these lands. Since 1972, the family has been dedicated to the production of manzanilla, earning a well-deserved reputation as quality producers by the early 19th century. Since then, the winemaking method has not changed: grapes from their own vineyard, artisanal harvests, vinification through the solera and criaderas system, and manual rackings.