Bodegas Baron - “Micaela”, Manzanilla, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain

TASTING NOTES

A fresher and lighter style of Manzanilla that is a perfect intro to the style. Aromas of lemon zest, green apple with hints of cut grass, green olive on the nose. Dry and fresh on the palate, with characteristic almond, bread yeast and saline notes.

Aged 3-4 years under a layer of flor in American oak using traditional solera system. The Micaela sherries are the entry level range from Bodegas Barón and the label is a move away from the traditional image. The design represents a piece of woven cloth; the petals are those of the passion flower.

With a family history in sherry dating back to 1630, Bodegas Baron was founded by Manuel Barón Fernández in 1895 who acquired some old soleras from Anselmo Paz, an almacenista in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. 

Today, ten generations later, the company is owned by Jose Rodriguez Jiménez and his sons Juan Luis and Jose. It is located in the barrio alto of Sanlúcar, where they store nearly 10.000 barrels of wine. They also have newer premises in the outskirts of town near to their three vineyards (around 140 ha).