Aged in casks under a floating layer of yeast knownas flor, using the traditional solera system within the ancient cathedral style of cellars of Barbadillo. This unique ageing process gives this Sherry its characteristic straw color, almond aroma and crisp, dry flavor.
Founded in 1821 in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Bodegas Barbadillo is now in the hands of the seventh-generation descendants of the founder, making it one of the oldest privately-held companies in any sector in Spain. The firm boasts 500 hectares of vineyards split between two farms, Santa Lucía and Gibalbín, both located in the Jerez Superior viticultural zone. They mature some 31,800 casks of wine in seventeen different bodegas, most of which are located in the Barrio Alto, the most privileged district of Sanlúcar for aging wine.
