Sanlúcar de Barrameda is the birthplace of manzanillas, unique wines due to their method of production under a veil of flor using the criaderas and soleras system. Manzanilla La Guita is an iconic and highly recognizable brand. A benchmark for the general public and a sure success.
General features
Type of wine
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
15
General Information
Although seemingly finos and manzanillas occupy the base of the complex pyramid of wines from the Marco de Jerez, we are dealing with great wines with a unique production system in the world. Registered trademark since 1908, Manzanilla La Guita is already a classic in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Famous for its excellent quality-price ratio, it is made with palomino fino grapes from Sanlúcar vineyards, mainly from the Pago de Miraflores, one of the most prestigious in this area.
Once the fermentation of the young wine is completed, a veil appears on the surface of the wine inside the barrel: it is a layer of yeast known as “flor” that protects the wine from contact with oxygen. These yeasts interact with the wine and provide it with very unique aromas and flavors. This type of aging is called aging under velo de flor or biological aging, and it is carried out according to the traditional system of criaderas and soleras.
The Bodegas de Hijos de Rainera Pérez Marín, are located in Sanlúcar de Barrameda and was founded by Domingo Pérez Marín in 1852. Since 2007 it has been part of the Jerez winemaking group José Estévez S.A., also owner of other centenary wineries of the D.O. Jerez, such as Valdespino and Real Tesoro. Manzanilla La Guita is perfect for an aperitif (cheese, Iberian products, mussels...). During meals, it is ideal with fish and products with a salty and pronounced acidity flavor.
The winery
Winery
The José Estévez group is composed of three century-old wineries from the D.O. Jerez: Marqués del Real Tensor, Valdespino, and La Guita. It owns the largest vineyard in the Jerez region: 800 hectares, an extensive heritage that ensures high-quality raw materials every vintage.