Sánchez Romate ‘Perdido’ Fino en rama NV dominio-de-pingus Prunotto took over the estate

Prunotto took over the estate in 1922

developed into a classic Clare Valley ripening pattern with warm dry days and cool nights prevailing over this time

stonefruit and woodspice

the wine has plenty of semi-carbonic influence (including 10% whole bunches) and is aged in massive French oak casks for 10 months before bottling

Sánchez Romate ‘Perdido’ Fino en rama NV dominio-de-pingus Prunotto took over the estateThis is an 8 year old Fino Amontillado from 3 tiny soleras totalling just 15 bota; Perdido refers to a 'lost style' of Fino, largely forgotten since the advent of modern technology. Ultra white Manzanillas and Finos as we know them are technological styles only possible since the 60's with the advent of sterile chill filtration and stainless steel handling. Prior to that, all 'Finos' were darker and more oxidative, brassier and nuttier a little like