Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos Sherry Solera Reserva

Los Arcos is a refined and elegant Amontillado that combines a crisp oxidative edge with rich nutty complexity. It tempers bold character with softness, making it a versatile and sophisticated Sherry for both sipping and pairing.

Origins & Craftsmanship

This expression belongs to Lustau’s Solera Familiar line, produced in Jerez de la Frontera. It is made from 100 % Palomino grapes. The aging regime alternates between biological aging under flor and oxidative aging without flor, yielding a true Amontillado profile. The wine ages in Solera y Criaderas in American oak casks at Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia.

The name “Los Arcos” refers to a pair of arches that once stood at the winery’s entrance and inspired its identity. The blend is non-vintage, drawing on multiple criaderas to maintain house consistency and complexity.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Pronounced aromas of toasted hazelnut, almond skin, and walnut. Secondary notes of dried apricot, fig, toffee, and subtle sea breeze or saline minerality emerge.

Palate: Medium in weight, the palate opens with dried orchard fruits, warm toast, and marzipan. A dry, salty core develops, with nuances of cedar spice, orange peel, and baking spice weaving through. The oxidative character is firm but integrated, giving structure without harshness.

Finish: Long and elegant. Nutty tones linger, joined by subtle citrus bitterness and saline mineral echoes. The finish is dry, with a refined dryness that persists without rough edges.

Quick Overview

"Walnut, date, cinnamon and dried blood orange notes are backed by a long finish that lets a singed balsa wood hint hang on. This has an echo of sweetness but remains rather dry in feel. " Wine Spectator 91 Points

"The non-vintage Dry Amontillado Los Arcos Solera Reserva reveals a medium amber hue along with a nutty, honeyed, dry personality with great acid." Robert Parker 93 Points

100% Palomino