Emilio Lustau Solera Reserva Pedro Ximenez ‘San Emilio’ Sherry

Description Bodegas LustauBodegas Lustau is a renowned Sherry producer located in Andalucia. The winery’s history dates back to 1896 when José Ruiz-Berdejo, a court clerk, started making wines from his family’s estate. Ruiz-Berdejo sold his wines to larger Sherry producers, making him an Almacenista, which is someone who buys newly made wine and matures it.In 1931, Ruiz-Berdejo’s daughter, Maria Ruiz-Berdejo Alberti, acquired a winery and moved production to a site closer to the center of Jerez de la Frontera.Bodegas Lustau is considered a world-class benchmark for top-quality wines. In 2016, the International Wine and Spirit Competition named Bodegas Lustau Best Sherry Producer and ranked it number 7 in the WAWWJ “Top 100 wineries in the world” annual ranking. Bodegas Lustau has also won the Enoforum contest, the Bacchus awards, and the International Wine Competition of Andalusia. Food PairingRich Cheeses, Creamy Pastas and Light Desserts Rich Cheeses Creamy Pasta Light Desserts Location Additional information Grape/Blend Pedro Ximenez Producer Lustau Origin Spain Volume 750ml Type Fortified Wine Region/Appelation Jerez Style Fortified/Dessert – Caramelized and Sticky