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La Guita (375 ml) Manzanilla, Sanlucar de Barrameda DO
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Item Number: 6287
UPC: 8411390200024
Country: Spain
Region: Andalusia
Appellation/AVA: Sanlucar de Barrameda DO
Grape(s): 100% Palomino
Type: Wine - Fortified
Bottle Size: 375ml Pack: 12
Closure: Screwcap
Alc by Vol(%): 15
Winemaking Notes: The grape harvest is done by hand. After a very careful selection of Palomino grapes, fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Manzanilla “La Guita” is then fortified and aged following the traditional system of “Criaderas and Solera.” Matured in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, the gentle sea breeze helps to give it a very dry and crisp flavor. It is aged under veil de flor (natural yeast). Tasting Notes: Pale golden yellow with green tones. Clear and fresh, aromas indicating a very good biological aging. Matured apples, wild and floral notes, dried fruits, almonds. Dry, light, tasty, rounded, fresh and persistent. Slightly salty finish. Pairs well with any type of seafood, fresh vegetable salads, Japanese tempura, fish and seafood cocktails.
About the Name: The origins of the name “La Guita” come from the fact that the founder of the winery would always ask the interested buyers: Do you have “guita?” Guita in Spanish means cord or string but it’s also a colloquial word for money. That’s why people started calling the winery “la Guita.” Later on a short string was attached to the bottle to reinforce the brand’s name. The trademark “la Guita” was registered in 1908.
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La Guita (375 ml) Manzanilla, Sanlucar de Barrameda DO
Rating: 90
The NV La Guita Manzanilla has always had a very strong and marked
character of brine, green olives and mustard seeds, with an overall
sweet sensation. The medium-bodied palate is precise, very dry and
intense, with some brine and rancio flavors and great length. The
quality of this wine has increased notably in the last few years, and
represents very good value and is a great introduction to Manzanilla, as
availability should not be a problem with 2,000,000 bottles filled per
year. As an advantage, the back label shows the month and date of the
bottling, and should be drunk within a year or two. Drink 2013-2014.
- The Wine Advocate (8/29/2013)
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La Guita (375 ml) Manzanilla, Sanlucar de Barrameda DO
Rating: 92
This round white has texture and grip, with rich and focused flavors of
apple, almond, green olive and brine. Offers plenty of fruit, but
remains grounded thanks to the briny character. Expressive and balanced.
- The Wine Spectator (11/1/2012)
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