The Emilio Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos 375ml is a stunning example of the traditional Amontillado style produced in the Jerez region of Spain. This NV vintage showcases the expertise of the renowned Lustau winery, known for their exceptional sherries.
In the glass, this Amontillado displays a deep amber hue with golden reflections, hinting at its extended ageing process. On the nose, aromas of toasted almonds, dried apricots and a touch of sea salt immediately transport you to the coastal regions of Jerez.
On the palate, this sherry offers a complex and layered experience with flavours of caramel, roasted hazelnuts and a subtle brininess. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety, with a pleasant dryness and a long, elegant finish.
Overall, the Emilio Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos 375ml is a superb example of the rich and nuanced flavours that can be achieved through the Solera ageing process. A must-try for sherry lovers and a testament to Lustau's mastery of the craft.
Critic Reviews
93 POINTS
Robert Parker - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The non-vintage Dry Amontillado Los Arcos Solera Reserva reveals a medium amber hue along with a nutty, honeyed, dry personality with great acid.
Lustau made its reputation in the foreign markets with its extraordinary single cask Almacenistas which had been accumulated by the family over many years as their soleras are among the oldest in Sherry. The family also owns over 500 acres of vineyards. These are all remarkable efforts for their stunning value. While they are still under-the-radar for most American wine lovers, I encourage readers to give them a try as they are great introductory reference points for how profound sherry can be. I first wrote about the extraordinary sherries of Emilio Lustau many years ago, in the early days of The Wine Advocate. The portfolio of under $25 a bottle selections represents remarkable value for their complex, well-made personalities. Lustau includes a bottling date code as purchasers would want to buy Finos and Manzanillas as young as possible. It is difficult to describe the glories of sherry, but I’ll try. These Solera Reservas are all great reference points at a low price point from Lustau. None of the Almacenista soleras, which are single cask and very limited bottlings, are reviewed since they are priced over $25 a bottle, but they can be as profound as any alcoholic beverage in the world.
91 POINTS
Wine Spectator
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.
91 POINTS
Falstaff
91 POINTS
2016 - Decanter World Wine Awards
Intense and creamy, with lively citrus notes combining with dried flowers, orange peel, spices, leather, toast and liquorice. There's a slight hint of sweetness here and the finish is very, very long, showing a hint of hazelnut and spice.
Award: Silver - DWWA 2016
90 POINTS
Wine Spectator
Walnut, halva, singed almond and green tea notes give this an intriguing profile, flirting with an off-dry character. Stays dry through the bitter orange-edged finish.
90 POINTS
Robert Parker - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The dry, medium amber-hued non-vintage Dry Amontillado Los Arcos offers good body as well as a heady personality.
Julia Harding MW - JancisRobinson.com
Light golden brown. Stunningly inviting aroma of caramelised quince. A matching flavour on the palate with a sour-orange honeyed quality in a bone-dry wine. Incredible freshness on the finish and still just a remnant of yeast on the nose, in the empty glass. VGV
Score: 17/20
2011 - Decanter World Wine Awards
Hidden richness to subtle raisin and coffee aromas. Smooth and lush with fresh and roasted nuts.
Award: Bronze - DWWA 2011
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Tasting Notes
The Emilio Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos 375ml is a stunning example of the traditional Amontillado style produced in the Jerez region of Spain. This NV vintage showcases the expertise of the renowned Lustau winery, known for their exceptional sherries.
In the glass, this Amontillado displays a deep amber hue with golden reflections, hinting at its extended ageing process. On the nose, aromas of toasted almonds, dried apricots and a touch of sea salt immediately transport you to the coastal regions of Jerez.
On the palate, this sherry offers a complex and layered experience with flavours of caramel, roasted hazelnuts and a subtle brininess. The mouthfeel is smooth and velvety, with a pleasant dryness and a long, elegant finish.
Overall, the Emilio Lustau Amontillado Los Arcos 375ml is a superb example of the rich and nuanced flavours that can be achieved through the Solera ageing process. A must-try for sherry lovers and a testament to Lustau's mastery of the craft.
