Bodegas Hidalgo

Wellington 20 Years VOS Palo Cortado Sanlúcar de Barrameda Palomino Fino

9.358 ratings
9.230 pro ratings
Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Jerez, Andalucía, Spain
Palomino Fino
Top Notes For
Peter Sultan

Da bomb, for sherry lovers: Palo Cortado versión. A shape shifter on the palate & ringing on the higher registers, this Hidalgo checks all the boxes for me, which includes a lightness & freshness heaven made for most food. Burnt pine cone & toffee bits, a subtle mushroom thing (oyster?), & a rather trim beef bouillon broth lurking on the back end. That may all be bs but it’s a wine that inspires…..

Da bomb, for sherry lovers: Palo Cortado versión. A shape shifter on the palate & ringing on the higher registers, this Hidalgo checks all the boxes for me, which includes a lightness & freshness heaven made for most food. Burnt pine cone & toffee bits, a subtle mushroom thing (oyster?), & a rather trim beef bouillon broth lurking on the back end. That may all be bs but it’s a wine that inspires…..

Feb 1st, 2022
Peter Sultan

Aged 20 years but the solera must be much more than that. Very fresh style of Palo cortado. Has wonderful snap & acidity.

Aged 20 years but the solera must be much more than that. Very fresh style of Palo cortado. Has wonderful snap & acidity.

May 25th, 2020
John McCarroll

Sales Rowan Imports

8.9

Rich, dried fruit. Lovely hidden fridge gem

Rich, dried fruit. Lovely hidden fridge gem

Oct 17th, 2017
Anthony Lombardi

This is a "wow" Sherry. A fantastic juxtaposition of delicacy and energy. The acidity is the unifying element that brings together the briny, nutty & fruity elements which permeate the nose and palate alike. The body is ethereal & as it breathes the richness of the hazelnut & apricot notes pick up, again creating a captivating tension for a the senses. There is a mystery to this as it shows an unrelenting smoky/caramel note on the back of the palate which lingers beautifully on the finish. This is a fully realized, authentic wine of composure. Get ahold of some.

This is a "wow" Sherry. A fantastic juxtaposition of delicacy and energy. The acidity is the unifying element that brings together the briny, nutty & fruity elements which permeate the nose and palate alike. The body is ethereal & as it breathes the richness of the hazelnut & apricot notes pick up, again creating a captivating tension for a the senses. There is a mystery to this as it shows an unrelenting smoky/caramel note on the back of the palate which lingers beautifully on the finish. This is a fully realized, authentic wine of composure. Get ahold of some.

1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2016
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.8

Nuts figs, dates and yeast, old cellar, and ozone dry with just a host of flavored from hazelnut and more!!

Nuts figs, dates and yeast, old cellar, and ozone dry with just a host of flavored from hazelnut and more!!

Feb 26th, 2017
Angel Martinez

Brand ambassador GHMumm Spain, Wine reviewer www.theluxury.es"

9.3

Wellington, 40 años (aunque marca 20), VORS , san lucar, muy fresco. Mola.

Wellington, 40 años (aunque marca 20), VORS , san lucar, muy fresco. Mola.

May 16th, 2016
mattswineworld

Not my favourite Palo Cortado, very rich, but still lots of dried fruit complexity.

Not my favourite Palo Cortado, very rich, but still lots of dried fruit complexity.

Jan 3rd, 2016
Ivonne Nill

Warm spices, nuts, dried figs, raisons, caramel, fatter texture than amontillado. 17.5ABV.

Warm spices, nuts, dried figs, raisons, caramel, fatter texture than amontillado. 17.5ABV.

Mar 13th, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.1

Lovely balanced Sherry delicate but rich.

Lovely balanced Sherry delicate but rich.

Mar 12th, 2015
Gerald Montoya

Beautiful notes of butterscotch, broth, and a saline finish! Love at first sip!

Beautiful notes of butterscotch, broth, and a saline finish! Love at first sip!

Jan 31st, 2015