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Regulatory Category: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

Oloroso Dulce VORS

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Barbadillo’s Oloroso Dulce VORS is drawn from the same dry Oloroso VORS solera as its sibling but sweetened with a small addition of Pedro Ximénez during the final stages of maturation. This brings the wine into the Cream classification — or more accurately, the Oloroso Dulce category — while preserving the essential character of the aged, dry Oloroso that forms its backbone.

The effect of the Pedro Ximénez addition is integrative rather than transformative: the sweetness rounds the edges of the old Oloroso without obscuring its character. The nose offers dried figs, walnut, dark caramel and a hint of chocolate, with the same oxidative complexity as the dry version underneath. The palate has a gentle sweetness that counterbalances the natural bitterness of an aged Oloroso, creating a harmonious, rich and lingering finish. An excellent introduction to sweet Oloroso styles from a producer that understands them deeply.

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Oloroso Reliquia

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Reliquia Oloroso is Bodegas Barbadillo’s very old oloroso expression within its current or recently verified portfolio. The current documentation records more than 100 years, producer-declared. The profile is kept edition-specific where the public documentation is incomplete. The current documentation records it as made from 100% Palomino Fino, aged through oxidative ageing, with an age statement of More than 100 years, producer-declared, at 22% alcohol and in 37.5cl. Producer-declared age; no separate official age certification claimed.

Mahogany, with walnut, leather, spice and seasoned wood; dry, broad and persistent. Its breadth and warmth are framed by a dry, savoury finish.

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Viña AB Amontillado

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Viña AB is Bodegas Tío Pepe / González Byass’s amontillado expression within its current or recently verified portfolio. The current documentation records 12 years. The profile remains tied to the exact current bottling and release. The current documentation records it as made from 100% Palomino Fino, aged through biological followed by oxidative ageing, with an age statement of 12 years, at 16.5% alcohol and in 75cl. No caveat beyond current price, stock and bottle-level verification.

Amber, with hazelnut, dried citrus, iodine and seasoned wood; dry, lifted and persistent. Biological lift and oxidative depth remain in clear balance.

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Palo Cortado Obispo Gascón

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Obispo Gascón is Bodegas Barbadillo’s palo cortado expression within its current or recently verified portfolio. The profile is kept edition-specific where the public documentation is incomplete. The current documentation records it as made from 100% Palomino Fino, aged through biological origin followed by oxidative ageing, at 21% alcohol and in 37.5cl. No caveat beyond current price, stock and bottle-level verification.

Amber-mahogany, combining citrus peel and hazelnut lift with polished wood, breadth and a long dry finish. Aromatic finesse and Oloroso-like breadth define the style.

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Leonor Palo Cortado

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Leonor is Bodegas Tío Pepe / González Byass’s palo cortado expression within its current or recently verified portfolio. The current documentation records 12 years. The profile remains tied to the exact current bottling and release. The current documentation records it as made from 100% Palomino Fino, aged through biological origin followed by oxidative ageing, with an age statement of 12 years, at 20% alcohol and in 75cl. No caveat beyond current price, stock and bottle-level verification.

Amber-mahogany, combining citrus peel and hazelnut lift with polished wood, breadth and a long dry finish. Aromatic finesse and Oloroso-like breadth define the style.

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Obispo Gascón VORS

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Obispo Gascón VORS is Bodegas Barbadillo’s palo cortado vors expression within its current or recently verified portfolio. The current documentation records more than 30 years. The profile is kept edition-specific where the public documentation is incomplete. The current documentation records it as made from 100% Palomino Fino, aged through biological origin followed by oxidative ageing, with an age statement of More than 30 years, at 21% alcohol and in 37.5cl. No caveat beyond current price, stock and bottle-level verification.

Amber-mahogany, combining citrus peel and hazelnut lift with polished wood, breadth and a long dry finish. Aromatic finesse and Oloroso-like breadth define the style.

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Alfonso Oloroso

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Alfonso is Bodegas Tío Pepe / González Byass’s oloroso expression within its current or recently verified portfolio. The current documentation records 8 years. The profile remains tied to the exact current bottling and release. The current documentation records it as made from 100% Palomino Fino, aged through oxidative ageing, with an age statement of 8 years, at 18% alcohol and in 75cl. No caveat beyond current price, stock and bottle-level verification.

Mahogany, with walnut, leather, spice and seasoned wood; dry, broad and persistent. Its breadth and warmth are framed by a dry, savoury finish.

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Palo Cortado Reliquia

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Reliquia Palo Cortado is Bodegas Barbadillo’s very old palo cortado expression within its current or recently verified portfolio. The current documentation records more than 100 years, producer-declared. The profile is kept edition-specific where the public documentation is incomplete. The current documentation records it as made from 100% Palomino Fino, aged through biological origin followed by oxidative ageing, with an age statement of More than 100 years, producer-declared, at 22% alcohol and in 37.5cl. Producer-declared age; no separate official age certification claimed.

Amber-mahogany, combining citrus peel and hazelnut lift with polished wood, breadth and a long dry finish. Aromatic finesse and Oloroso-like breadth define the style.

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Solera 1847

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Solera 1847 is Bodegas Tío Pepe / González Byass’s cream expression within its current or recently verified portfolio. The current documentation records 8 years. The profile remains tied to the exact current bottling and release. The current documentation records it as made from 75% Palomino Fino and 25% Pedro Ximénez, aged through oxidative ageing and blending, with an age statement of 8 years, at 18% alcohol and in 75cl. No caveat beyond current price, stock and bottle-level verification.

Mahogany, with walnuts, raisins and caramelised fruit; rounded and sweetly textured, balanced by oxidative depth. Sweetness is checked by mature oxidative character.

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Pedro Ximénez La Cilla

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La Cilla is Barbadillo’s standard Pedro Ximénez, aged for approximately seven years in the solera system. Pedro Ximénez grapes are sun-dried on estera mats after harvest, concentrating the sugars to extraordinary levels before fermentation is arrested by fortification. The resulting wine is extraordinarily sweet and richly coloured, aged in old American oak butts in Sanlúcar.

The colour is a deep mahogany-brown, darker than its relatively young age might suggest. The nose is generous and immediately inviting: dried figs, raisins, dates, dark caramel and a hint of warm spice. The palate has a luscious, syrupy texture with remarkable natural acidity that prevents the sweetness from becoming cloying. The finish is long and rich, with a pleasant warming sensation. An excellent introduction to Pedro Ximénez at a price point that makes it accessible for everyday enjoyment — with blue cheese, chocolate, or drizzled over vanilla ice cream.

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