Bodegas Alvear Cream
| Category | Sherry |
| Varietal | |
| Brand | Bodegas Alvear |
| Origin | Spain, Montilla-Moriles |
Alvear produces its entry level wines from a combination of estate (25%) and leased (75%) vineyards planted in the Sierra de Montilla de Calidad Superior and flatlands in the foothills of the Sierra. Bush-trained and trellised vines, farmed completely sustainably without organic certification, but avoiding all use of harmful fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and irrigation.
Alvear Cream is the winery’s most entry-level Oloroso. This is a classic Oloroso, which is produced from Pedro Ximénez base wine fermented to 15% in tinaja, and subsequently fortified (to prevent the growth of flor), before being submitted to an average of eight years of ageing in the system of soleras & criaderas. Before being racked to barrel, the wine is sweetened (100 g/L) with PX sweet wine, unlike other Creams on the market, which are sweetened with rectified-concentrated grapemust.
Rich brown colour with apricot aromas and a gorgeous, uncloying sweetness.
Vinous
- v91
The NV Cream Sherry is a Pedro Ximénez wine sourced from Montilla-Moriles, combining 50% Oloroso and 50% sweet PX wine. Aged for up to eight years in solera, it features oak aromas with notes of hazelnut and almond. Sweet and rich, the mildly refreshing core leads to a long, woody finish. This is a sweet and savory sip with a nod to tradition.
Wine Advocate
- wa91
Alvear produces a non-vintage Cream, which is essentially a sweeter style of Oloroso. Its dark amber color is accompanied by sweet, nutty, milkshake-like aromas, tremendous precision as well as intensity, and a marvelous finish.
Wine Enthusiast
- we90
Toasty and sweet on the nose, however it's not very complex. Feels juicy and refined, with raisin, fig and date flavors. Long on the finish and chocolaty tasting, with raisin and a lightness of being. Sweet within the style, but not unctuous or candied. — Michael Schachner
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd89
The NV Alvear Cream is a fortified Sherry that spent more than 10 years on average in American oak casks. It offers a fig, caramel, nutty style, with just a hint of cheesy, sour, Rancio character adding some interest and additional character. It’s medium to full-bodied, thick and sweet on the palate, with plenty of charm.
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Bodegas Alvear Cream 750ml
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