Valdespino Palomino Barrel Fermented 2024
The White Nobility of Pago de Macharnudo
"The reinvention of Palomino: Valdespino Barrel Fermented captures the purest and freshest expression of Pago de Macharnudo through artisanal fermentation in barrels that previously contained its best finos. A white wine with a Jerez soul and a contemporary profile."
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Valdespino (Grupo Estévez)
- Origin: Pago de Macharnudo, Jerez, Spain (Albariza Soils).
- Varietal: 100% Palomino Fino.
- Winemaking: Fermented in 500L American oak butts (formerly Fino barrels) with fine lees aging.
- Volume: 750 ml | Vintage: 2024
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow with greenish reflections, clean and bright.
Nose: Aromas of pear, apple, and citrus. Subtle wood with hints of vanilla, toasted sesame, and an underlying smoky mineral (chalk soil) note.
Palate: Broad and structured entry. Enveloping creaminess balanced by a pungent acidity and a persistent saline finish.
3. Style and Uniqueness
Minerality: Albariza [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
Creaminess: Lees [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
Freshness: Citrus Nerve [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
4. The Art of Serving
- Food Pairing: Brothy rice dishes, grilled seafood, poultry, and sushi/sashimi.
- Temperature: Serve between 9°C and 11°C in a medium white wine glass.
5. Why is this white wine a gem?
Expression of the Pago: Macharnudo is the 'Grand Cru' of Jerez. This wine enhances the fruit and minerality without the flor veil, achieving a masterful balance. Its structure gives it excellent aging potential in the bottle for 2-3 years.