Hidalgo Morenita

Hidalgo Morenita

Morenita-meaning the little brunette-refers to rich brown color of this sherry.  The blend of Palomino and Pedro Ximénez lends to this wine, a rich brown color with dark golden highlights. Created by a close family-friend and local grower back in the 1970’s, to mimic the classic Jerezano tavern blend of mixing fino and pedro ximenez, Morenita is a delightful sherry.

Tasting Notes

This is a delicate style cream with hints of caramel, dried fruits and mocha on the nose. Smooth and elegant with well-balanced sweetness, it still manages to be refreshing.

Food Pairing

Serve slightly chilled or on the rocks as an aperitif or enjoy with mildly rich meals.

Morenita-meaning the little brunette-refers to rich brown color of this sherry.  The blend of Palomino and Pedro Ximénez lends to this wine, a rich brown color with dark golden highlights. Created by a close family-friend and local grower back in the 1970’s, to mimic the classic Jerezano tavern blend of mixing fino and pedro ximenez, Morenita is a delightful sherry.

Tasting Notes

This is a delicate style cream with hints of caramel, dried fruits and mocha on the nose. Smooth and elegant with well-balanced sweetness, it still manages to be refreshing.

Food Pairing

Serve slightly chilled or on the rocks as an aperitif or enjoy with mildly rich meals.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Jerez de la Frontera
Soil composition:
Chalk and sand
Training method:
Guyot/Gobelet
Elevation:
185 feet
Vines/acre:
1,200
Yield/acre:
1.8 tons
Exposure:
Varied
Year vineyard planted:
1974; 2003
Harvest time:
August-September

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
Palomino and Pedro Ximénez
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
500 L
Type of oak:
American oak
Length of aging before bottling:
Until ordered
Age of Aging Container:
Average 80-100 years old
Length of bottle aging:
Pure Barrel Aging

Analytical Data

Acidity:
4.4 g/L
Alcohol:
17 %
Dry extract:
144 g/L
Residual sugar:
129 g/L