Soluqua Manzanilla Pasada
An aged Manzanilla – 12 years as opposed to 10 for Xixarito. This sherry has been left to the end of its natural fermentation and, at the beginning of oxidisation, aged in old American oak for 3-4 years using traditional criaderas and solera system.
Soluqua is Barón’s premium range, sourced from the old wines that used to be reserved for family consumption.
Soluqua references the Latin name for Sanlúcar; the themed labels are inspired by the traditional mudejar tiles seen around the town.
Pale yellow colour with an intense bouquet of wood, flowers and nuts. It is very dry with great weight on the palate to balance the acidity and crisp bitterness on the finish.
About the Producer
Bodegas Baron
Bodegas Barón can trace its origins back to 1631 and thus be considered the oldest of sherry bodegas.
In its present structure it was founded by Manuel Barón Fernández in 1895 who acquired some old soleras from Anselmo Paz, an almacenista in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Manuel Barón’s wife, though, had a much older family history in sherry.
Today, ten generations later, the company is owned by Jose Rodriguez Jiménez and his sons Juan Luis and Jose. It has been in their hands since 1984 and the young brothers are a dynamic force, who in 2014 oversaw the makeover of the entire range with new styles and importantly new labels. It is both one of the oldest and one of the most progressive quality producers – and new to the UK market.
It consists of two bodegas: Molinillos, the oldest in Sanlúcar, whose central naves date back to 1631 and where the 150 year old soleras of Anselmo Paz are guarded. The larger, more modern, El Hato is used for storage and holds 10,000 butts. They own three vineyards (around 140ha), all on albariza soil: Finca Atalaya (previously owned by Osborne), Finca Martín Miguel and Finca Poedo; of which 50ha are in Sanlúcar de Barrameda for the production of Manzanilla.
Barón has rebranded its production into three contemporary brands – Micaela, Xixarito and Soluqua – all with modern, eye-catching labels.
