Looking for
something different to serve your guests? We recently "discovered" Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa
Sanlúcar de Barrameda and loved how this extra dry sherry
paired with "tapas" making it perfect for easy holiday or anytime entertaining.
While new to us, Bodegas Lustau was founded in Spain in 1896 where
they continue the tradition of crafting world-class, award-winning sherry
expressions. Salud!
Lustau
Manzanilla Papirusa
Winery:
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Bodagas Lustau
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Country:
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Spain
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Wine:
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Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa
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D.O:
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D.O. Manzanilla Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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Varietals:
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100% Palomino
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Type:
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Sherry
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Alcohol:
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15%
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Density:
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0.985
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pH
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3.3
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Volatile Acidity:
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0.20
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Total Acidity:
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4.20
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Residual Sugar:
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1
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Type:
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Sherry
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Case Production:
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200
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Average Age:
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5 years
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Serving Temperature:
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7-9 degrees C/44-48 degrees F
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Retail:
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$18 - $20
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Tasting
Notes: The color is pale straw, and on the palate,
it is crisp and very dry with floral, green apples, slate, and mineral notes making
it a perfect companion for "tapas," sushi, and sashimi.
We paired
it with a variety of tapas and found it was delectable with Marcona almonds
with rosemary, as well as with Castelvetrano olives, homemade Gorgonzola Dried Cranberry
Crisps, and creamy peanut butter stuffed dates wrapped with prosciutto.
The pairing
of the stuffed dates worked especially well with the sweetness of the dates,
the creamy peanut butter, and the slight saltiness of the prosciutto that
complemented the very dry Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa. The slightly bitter
olives also worked nicely with the sherry, as did the Gorgonzola Dried Cranberry
Crisps. Together they made for a very delicious
and easy pairing of sherry and food.
Luxury
Experience Pairing Menu with Gorgonzola Dried Cranberry Crisps, Peanut Butter
Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto, Marcona Almonds with Rosemary, and Castelvetrano
Olives
Luxury Experience
- Gorgonzola Dried Cranberry Crisps
Ingredients:
6
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Ounces
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Salted Butter
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2
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Ounces
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Gorgonzola
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2
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Cups
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Flour
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0.50
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Cup
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Dried Cranberries
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0.5
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Teaspoon
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Black Pepper
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Method: Cream butter in standing mixer or food processor. Add the rest of
the ingredients and process until the mixture comes together in a ball. Roll
the dough into 2-log shapes, wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in
refrigerator until firm.
Preheat
oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Thinly slice the logs into medallions, then cut
with round cookie cutter for a professional finish. Place medallions on a
parchment covered baking sheet and bake until crisp but not brown.
Luxury
Experience - Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto
Method: This is a super easy and very tasty tapas. Add a teaspoon of Lustau
Manzanilla Papirusa to creamy peanut butter to thin it out a bit. Using a
piping bag, pipe the peanut butter into pitted dates. Slice prosciutto into
long strips and wrap around the dates.
About
Bodegas Lustau
"The
origins of Emilio Lustau S.A. date back to 1896, when Mr. José Ruiz-Berdejo, a
secretary to the Court of Justice, started cultivating the vines of the
family's state, named Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, in his spare time. In
these humble beginnings he made wines which were then sold on to larger Sherry
producers. This activity was known as being an almacenista or stockeeper.
In 1931,
his daughter, María Ruiz-Berdejo Alberti, acquired a small winery closer to the
centre of Jerez de la Frontera and moved there all the preexisting soleras,
gaining notoriety and visibility. Today, Bodegas Lustau is considered a
world-class benchmark for top-quality wines. Lustau has recently been awarded
with multiple medals and trophies, being the most important Best Spanish Winery
in 2011 and Best Sherry Producer in 2014 and 2016 awarded by the International
Wine & Spirit Competition. Lustau has also been awarded two consecutive
times (first winery in history) the Len Evans Trophy to consistency in 2011 y
2016 by the International Wine Challenge."
For more
information on Bodegas Lustau, please visit their website: https://lustau.es/en/
Lustau
Manzanilla Papirusa is imported by Europvin USA, Van Nuys, California.
Bodegas
Lustau
Calle Arcos
53, 11402
Jerez de la
Frontera, Cádiz
Telephone:
+956-34-15-97
Email:
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