Produced by Ángel del Río e Hijos S.L. in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, this is a traditional Manzanilla en rama made from Palomino Fino sourced from vineyards in the Miraflores pago, one of the classic sites for Manzanilla.
The wine is aged using the criaderas y solera system, maturing under flor (a layer of yeast) in coastal cellars influenced by Atlantic breezes. As an “en rama” bottling, it is drawn directly from selected barrels with minimal filtration, preserving its raw, saline character and authenticity.
Production from this small, family-run bodega remains very limited, with recent boutique releases typically only a few thousand bottles per year, reflecting a shift from bulk supply to highly selective, terroir-driven bottlings.
Tasting note:
A pale gold hue, slightly hazy from minimal filtration. The nose is intensely coastal, with sea spray, chamomile, green olive and raw almond, layered with yeast, dough and a chalky minerality. On the palate it is bone dry, saline and precise, with flavours of bruised apple, lemon peel and toasted nuts, underpinned by a distinctive iodine and flor-driven savoury character. The texture is textural yet razor-sharp, combining freshness with depth. The finish is long, salty and slightly bitter, with lingering almond, citrus pith and maritime notes.
A pure, unfiltered expression of Manzanilla—briny, complex and unapologetically authentic, capturing the essence of Sanlúcar’s coastal ageing environment.
