{"id":22170,"date":"2025-07-03T17:31:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T15:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lustau.es\/?p=22170"},"modified":"2025-07-08T10:33:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T08:33:21","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-manzanilla-de-sanlucar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-manzanilla-de-sanlucar\/","title":{"rendered":"In Depth Manzanilla"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div id=\"gap-1687073781\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1687073781 {\n  padding-top: 4px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row hide-for-medium\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-1646565976\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2068896088\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1945361549\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p align=\"justify\"<strong>Manzanilla de Sanl\u00facar<\/strong> is, together with fino, probably one of the <strong>lightest, driest wines <\/strong> not only of the sherry region but also of the <strong>wine world too<\/strong>. Born thanks to the indigenous layer of yeast known as <strong>\u201cflor\u201d<\/strong>, and aged in the traditional solera system, manzanilla is a unique wine style, enjoyed by many different wine consumers. Find in this guide answers to questions like what is a manzanilla de Sanl\u00facar by tracing its history, crafting, the role of the solera system, the \u201cflor\u201d and its tasting profile.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">You can <strong>deepen your knowledge<\/strong> about this wine by learning more <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/how-is-sherry-aged\/\">how sherry wines are generally aged<\/a> and what is the actual <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-flor-the-veil-of-flor-and-what-is-flor-used-for-in-sherry\">role of the \u201cflor\u201d <\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1945361549 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1597421422\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1854249807\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Reading time:<\/strong> 7 Minutes<\/p>\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Author:<\/strong> Mario Mu\u00f1oz Gonz\u00e1lez<\/p>\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> 07\/03\/2025<\/p>\n<p data-line-height=\"xs\"><strong>Category:<\/strong> Blog<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1854249807 {\n  font-size: 1.14rem;\n  line-height: 2;\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n#text-1854249807 > * {\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1597421422 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px 0px 122px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row show-for-small\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-1677434782\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-948410834\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2231869324\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2231869324 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p align=\"justify\"<strong>Manzanilla de Sanl\u00facar<\/strong> is, together with fino, probably one of the <strong>lightest, driest wines <\/strong> not only of the sherry region but also of the <strong>wine world too<\/strong>. Born thanks to the indigenous layer of yeast known as <strong>\u201cflor\u201d<\/strong>, and aged in the traditional solera system, manzanilla is a unique wine style, enjoyed by many different wine consumers. Find in this guide answers to questions like what is a manzanilla de Sanl\u00facar by tracing its history, crafting, the role of the solera system, the \u201cflor\u201d and its tasting profile.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">You can <strong>deepen your knowledge<\/strong> about this wine by learning more <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/how-is-sherry-aged\/\">how sherry wines are generally aged<\/a> and what is the actual <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-flor-the-veil-of-flor-and-what-is-flor-used-for-in-sherry\">role of the \u201cflor\u201d <\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1658161753\" class=\"col hide-for-small medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2666337547\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<p>&lt;strong&gt;Tiempo de lectura:&lt;\/strong&gt; 7Minutes&lt;strong&gt;Author:&lt;\/strong&gt;Mario Mu\u00f1oz Gonz\u00e1lez &lt;strong&gt;Date:&lt;\/strong&gt; 07\/03\/2025&lt;strong&gt;Category:&lt;\/strong&gt; Blog<br \/>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2666337547 {\n  font-size: 1.14rem;\n  line-height: 2;\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n#text-2666337547 > * {\n  color: rgb(30, 30, 30);\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1658161753 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px 0px 0;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1658161753 > .col-inner {\n    margin: 0px 0px 0px 122px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"max-width:1043px\" id=\"row-2058537697\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1078580469\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bota-Manzanilla.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">WHAT IS MANZANILLA DE SANL\u00daCAR?<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">Manzanilla is a unique expression of <strong>biologically aged sherry,<\/strong> exclusively produced in the coastal town of <strong>Sanl\u00facar de Barrameda.<\/strong> Like fino, it\u2019s made from palomino grapes and aged under a veil of <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-flor-the-veil-of-flor-and-what-is-flor-used-for-in-sherry\">\u201cflor\u201d<\/a>, ending in an unmistakable marine character. Fresh, very dry, and slightly saline, manzanilla is generally described as the most delicate of all sherry styles.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">THE UNIQUE ORIGIN OF MANZANILLA: WHY IT\u2019S NAMED AFTER SANL\u00daCAR<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">Manzanilla owes both its name and identity to its origin in Sanl\u00facar de Barrameda, one of the three prominent cities of the region. For centuries, Sanl\u00facar has been a vital port\u2014once the <strong>gateway for trade with the rest of the world and a departure point <\/strong>for explorers like Magellan or Elcano. This constant exchange of goods and ideas helped shape not just the town\u2019s history, but its <strong>wine culture<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sanlucar-de-Barrameda.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The wine aged in Sanl\u00facar developed a reputation of its own:<strong> lighter, fresher, and salt-kissed,<\/strong> a direct reflection of the <strong>town\u2019s oceanic air and cool, humid conditions. <\/strong>Locals began referring to this unique style by a name that captured both its finesse and aromatic character, creating a direct resemblance to the wild chamomile flower (known as  \u201dmanzanilla\u201d) often found along the coast and in its delicate aromatics. Over time, the term stuck, becoming synonymous with the town itself, as a result turning <strong>Sanl\u00facar home <\/strong>of this briny, light and lively wine.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">WHERE DOES THE MANZANILLA SYMBOL COME FROM?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">Beyond its name, manzanilla is always identified with a <strong>certain symbol <\/strong>in the cellar. Traditionally, barrels containing young palomino wine that began their life under a \u201cflor\u201d were marked for manzanilla (or fino, in the rest of the wine DO) production. This guided the upcoming aging process for that manzanilla<strong> leading the young wine\u2019s transition<\/strong> to a light, very dry style of wine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Simbolo-Manzanilla.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MANZANILLA AND FINO SHERRY<\/span><\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">At first glance, manzanilla and <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/in-depth-fino-sherry\/\">fino <\/a>may seem almost the same: they are crafted with the same grape variety, vinification and aging methods, and even similar alcohol content. But<strong> subtle environmental differences <\/strong>create significant contrasts. Fino, mostly aged in Jerez or El Puerto de Santa Mar\u00eda, shows more structure, almond and chalk notes, and a slightly bitter edge. Manzanilla, by contrast, is lighter on the palate, with pronounced floral hints (like chamomile), sea breeze salinity, and a breezier, more delicate finish. It\u2019s finesse versus firmness\u2014both elegant, but in very different ways. And while both styles undergo <strong>biological aging under flor<\/strong> and share many similarities, manzanilla is exclusively produced in Sanl\u00facar de Barrameda, where the coastal microclimate imparts a lighter, more saline profile. Manzanilla tends to be more floral and delicate than fino, which is often more robust and structured.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fino.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">WHAT MAKES MANZANILLA THE LIGHTEST AND MOST DELICATE SHERRY?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Thanks to Sanl\u00facar\u2019s steady humidity and cooler temperatures, creating a perfect mesoclimate for the \u201cflor\u201d, these indigenous yeasts<strong> grow thicker and remain active year-round.<\/strong> This, first of all, keeps the wine protected more thoroughly than in other regions. Secondly, interaction between wine and yeasts is more intense and consistent. These factors will lead to a very pale straw-colored wine with very low glycerine levels, moderate acidity, and extremely lively aromatics\u2014fresh dough, fresh cut grass, raw almonds, and that unmistakable oceanic whisper.<strong> Manzanilla is, quite literally, the most lively and lightest expression of biological aging in the sherry universe.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">THE WINEMAKING PROCESS OF MANZANILLA DE SANL\u00daCAR<\/span><\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">The elaboration of manzanilla is a natural but precise, meticulous process that <strong>combines the action of \u201cflor\u201d,  very specific climatic conditions, and time.<\/strong> Unlike other sherry styles, manzanilla follows a purely biological path, requiring very unique environmental factors with similar different tempo.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">GRAPE SELECTION AND BASE WINE FERMENTATION<\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Like other dry wines from the Jerez region (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-oloroso-sherry\/\">oloroso<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-amontillado\/\">amontillado<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-palo-cortado-sherry\/\">palo cortado<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/in-depth-fino-sherry\/\">fino<\/a>) manzanilla is exclusively made from <strong>free run palomino grape<\/strong> must (\u201cmosto yema\u201d), a variety known for its immense versatility (hence the diversity of dry sherry wines expressions) and ability to express terroir. Palomino produces <strong>delicate yet versatile base wines offering a vast and diverse spectrum of personalities, identities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Palomino is generally harvested in the middle of summer. After a gentle pressing with almost no contact with grape\u2019s skins the free run juice undergoes <strong>fermentation, typically in stainless steel tanks, resulting in a dry, light white wine with an alcohol content of around 11-12% Abv.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">FORTIFICATION AND THE PATH TO MANZANILLA<\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Once the wine is fully fermented and classified as ideal for biological aging, the base wine is fortified with a high quality, neutral grape spirit. Fortification process not only stabilizes the wine (promoting \u201cflor\u201d appearing on the surface of the wine), <strong>enhancing \u201cflor\u201d chances of survival.<\/strong> The fortification level is crucial, creating a comfortable, friendly environment for the \u201cflor\u201d, guaranteeing a consistent interaction with the wines in the solera system.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">There is a major change in the base wine when it reaches a level of 11-12% abv. It is at this exact moment when the <strong>fermenting yeast changes its metabolism and starts taking alcohol, instead of sugar, and turning into the compound known as acetaldehyde.<\/strong> This is how \u201cflor\u201d yeast survives, adapts to a hostile environment, becomes stronger and rises to the surface of the wine, looking to capture more oxygen, and eventually creating the famous \u201cvelo de flor\u201d. From this moment the palomino base wine will be <strong>lastly fortified up to 15% abv<\/strong> to create an even more aseptic environment for the \u201cflor\u201d. The wine becomes \u201csobretabla\u201d and it is ready to be part of the Solera and Criaderas system.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">THE SOLERA AND CRIADERAS SYSTEM IN SANL\u00daCAR DE BARRAMEDA<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">Manzanilla (and the majority of wines in the Jerez region) are aged in the complex and labor-intensive <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/how-is-sherry-aged\/\">solera and criaderas system<\/a>, the dynamic aging method created in the DO centuries ago. Younger wines are progressively blended with older ones, ensuring consistency and<strong> complexity unparalleled to the rest of the wine world.<\/strong> The solera and criaderas system is so attached to the region, that its popular image (showing long rows of centenary casks carefully stocked) is generally the first picture that comes to mind when thinking about a sherry bodega.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cuevas.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">THE ROLE OF FLOR YEAST IN MANZANILLA\u2019S UNIQUE AGING<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cFlor\u201d, the <strong>live biofilm,<\/strong> establishes this desired direct interaction with the wine. This particular veil of yeasts metabolises alcohol into acetaldehyde, the compound responsible for finding such amazing fresh, pungent notes in finos. However, there are more <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-flor-the-veil-of-flor-and-what-is-flor-used-for-in-sherry\/\">benefits of \u201cflor\u201d aging.<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Yeasts not only consume alcohol, but they also <strong>take glycerol, oxygen, sugar, and acids contributing to an even drier, fresher, sharp personality.<\/strong> Besides, they will play a significant part once dead. \u201cCabezuelas\u201d, the way we name the wine lees, are always kept in the barrel, going to the bottom, and <strong>releasing compounds of great importance: vitamins, proteins, etc.<\/strong> A wine that is remarkably complex in texture is just the consequence of a large concentration of \u201ccabezuelas\u201d in the cask and a character genuinely found in<strong> \u201cmanzanillas pasadas\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">HOW THE ATLANTIC CLIMATE SHAPES MANZANILLA\u2019S CHARACTER<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">Sanl\u00facar\u2019s proximity to the Atlantic plays a decisive role in crafting manzanillas unmistakable personality. <strong>Cool sea breezes (from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-region-climate-winds-in-the-sherry-region\/\">poniente<\/a>) and elevated humidity levels<\/strong> create the perfectenvironment while also leaving a subtle imprint on the wine. Also, it leaves a subtle imprint on the wine. Manzanilla often carries delicate hints of salt, iodine, coastal herbs, sea spray thanks to Atlantic\u2019s role in Sanl\u00facar mesoclimate.\t<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">THE BOTTLING PROCESS AND FINAL QUALITY CONTROL<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">After intensive aging this style of wine reaches its final stage in the cask. Capataces (sherry winemakers and foremen) assess its concentration, balance, acidity and complexity before bottling. <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Some <strong>manzanillas may be bottled straight from the cask, The finished manzanilla is bottled with minimal or no filtration and treatment, to preserve its unique character and respect the genuineness of its identity. \u201cEn rama\u201d <\/strong> wines guarantee wine\u2019s personality can be enjoyed by anyone around the world at its most genuine, original conditions. Some other manzanilla may showcase a bolder character, being eventually turned into <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-amontillado\/\">amontillado <\/a>or set apart for continuing the same biological aging for an extended period of time to become <strong>manzanilla pasada.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">En Rama wines are much more than wines bottled with minimal treatment. They have become wines for collectors thanks to their immense aging potential. Learn more about the revolutionary discovery <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/twisting-the-concept-behind-lustau-3-en-rama-collection\/\">Lustau made about En Rama wines.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">KEY CHARACTERISTICS AND FLAVOR PROFILE OF MANZANILLA<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">AROMAS, TASTING NOTES, AND MOUTHFEELBEST COCKTAILS WITH MANZANILLA <\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">This style is identified for its<strong> pale straw color, super dry palate, and pungent,<\/strong> vivid aromatic intensity. On the nose, manzanilla generally reveals notes of fresh bread dough, roasted almonds, green apple, dry yellow flowers, chamomile and a delicate briny background. The influence of \u201cflor&#8221; is evident in its mouthfeel too, lending a slightly tangy, green apple-like character.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Manzanilla is very dry, crisp, and lively, with a light, vivid structure and <strong>refreshing acidity.<\/strong> It exhibits a savory, slightly bitter finish, characteristic of biologically aged wines, and a persistent saline minerality \u2014 a testament to its aging location.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Pantone-Manzanilla.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fino-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">In contrast, <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-amontillado\/\">amontillado <\/a>begins its life as manzanilla, being agied under \u201cflor\u201d, but subsequently undergoes oxidative aging after the flor dies off. This dual aging process imparts amontillado with nutty, toasty, and deeper amber characteristics, distinguishing it clearly from the fresher, sharper profile of manzanilla or fino.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Amontillado.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">HOW THE COASTAL INFLUENCE GIVES MANZANILLA ITS SALINITY <\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Sanl\u00facar is a coastal city, one of the two towns in contact with the Atlantic Ocean the second being El Puerto, Sanl\u00facar is the only one that is in direct contact with a river, the Guadalquivir river. Sanl\u00facar is more moderate and oceanic of the three towns forming the time-honored sherry triangle. If Sanl\u00facar, El Puerto, and Jerez are compared here, <strong>great and influential differences will already be perceived in terms of levels of rainfall, and average humidity. <\/strong>The temperature is also very different since Sanl\u00facar is the city with the most moderate average temperature in the summer , and the same during the winter. Western winds (poniente) winds can be found here at a much higher rate than southern or eastern winds, creating a direct contrast with El Puerto, which has a combination of both major and most prominent winds of the region: <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/sherry-region-climate-winds-in-the-sherry-region\/\">poniente and levante.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px\">LUSTAU MANZANILLA COLLECTION<\/h2>\n<p align=\"justify\">Lustau is respected for its diverse and versatile range of styles organized in different collections designed under certain concepts, profiles; suited for any palate. Lustau Manzanilla collection explores different expressions of this biological wine, showcasing variations in aging, locations, and complexity. <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Despite all expressions are defined by <strong>Lustau\u2019s accessible style <\/strong>each bottling provides different insights into the craftsmanship behind amontillado style and its evolving character over time.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/coleccion\/sherry-wines,solera-familiar-en\/manzanilla-papirusa\/\">Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Papirusa.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/coleccion\/rare-and-vintage,sherry-wines\/manzanilla-de-sanlucar-3-en-rama\/\">Lustau 3 en Rama Manzanilla de Sanl\u00facar<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3R-Sanlucar.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/coleccion\/almacenistas-en,sherry-wines\/manzanilla-pasada-de-sanlucar\/\">Lustau Almacenista Manuel Cuevas Jurado Manzanilla Pasada de Sanl\u00facar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">FOOD PAIRINGS AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR MANZANILLA<\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Manzanilla culinary applications can be as varied as they are exciting. Due to its <strong>crisp acidity, very dry palate, and lively character <\/strong>manzanilla is an ideal companion for a broad range of cuisines, flavors and textures. <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">This style of wine should be served chilled, ideally at a temperature of 7\u20139\u00b0C (44-48\u00b0F) to enhance its aromatic personality. Use a white wine glass, with a proper bowl, to allow the wine to breathe and express its aromatics.<\/p>\n<p>Once opened, manzanilla can be stored for up to <strong>two weeks<\/strong> if properly sealed and kept in the refrigerator, (although its vibrant character is best appreciated within the first few days). Unopened bottles should be stored upright, away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations, to preserve their quality.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Manzanilla\u2019s lively expressiveness extends beyond the dining table or the cocktail glass, making it a perfect wine for a variety of occasions and moods. Its unparalleled light and vivid  personality allows it to shine as a sophisticated wine to pair with raw fishes or the base ingredient in a low abv cocktail like a Bamboo. Ideal for big social gatherings, fun  moments, or even as a pairing to music\u2014think calypso, Caribbean world, ragtime, easy classical\u2014it invites you to explore its genuineness in any context.<br \/>\nWhether savoring it with food, enjoying it as part of a self-crafted cocktail, or sipping it during a quiet evening of watching your favorite show, manzanilla transforms every moment into an experience of refined indulgence.<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/3qP57LzmIn14XU8NY09jRU?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">And for those looking to explore creative and unexpected pairings, discover how<a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/style\/manzanilla-en\/\"> Lustau Manzanilla collection<\/a> creates a twist in sensations with everyday dishes (or some other more suited to a self-treat) with these inspiring combinations. Click on the visuals to discover more about the pairing and cocktail ideas!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"xzBUkyoIgu\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/the-ultimate-sherry-pairing-with-lustaus-mixed-case\/\">The Ultimate Sherry Pairing with Lustau\u2019s Mixed Case<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;The Ultimate Sherry Pairing with Lustau\u2019s Mixed Case&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/the-ultimate-sherry-pairing-with-lustaus-mixed-case\/embed\/#?secret=3q4MkjTqwm#?secret=xzBUkyoIgu\" data-secret=\"xzBUkyoIgu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sqi3R6AfYv\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/how-to-pair-jamon-iberico-spanish-ham\/\">Pair Jam\u00f3n Iberico with Sherry<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Pair Jam\u00f3n Iberico with Sherry&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/how-to-pair-jamon-iberico-spanish-ham\/embed\/#?secret=Zg48ae0K2J#?secret=sqi3R6AfYv\" data-secret=\"sqi3R6AfYv\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"mmAWEwhXhh\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/sushi-with-manzanilla\/\">Sushi with Manzanilla<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Sushi with Manzanilla&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/sushi-with-manzanilla\/embed\/#?secret=plQOTHXCjs#?secret=mmAWEwhXhh\" data-secret=\"mmAWEwhXhh\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"s1wMhJeaz2\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/best-sherry-to-drink-with-pickles\/\">Sherry with pickles<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Sherry with pickles&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/best-sherry-to-drink-with-pickles\/embed\/#?secret=9uaxG70Y41#?secret=s1wMhJeaz2\" data-secret=\"s1wMhJeaz2\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"7RkWDlwjVM\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/onion-rings-with-sherry\/\">Onion Rings with Sherry<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Onion Rings with Sherry&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/onion-rings-with-sherry\/embed\/#?secret=lRzEOiDksC#?secret=7RkWDlwjVM\" data-secret=\"7RkWDlwjVM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"nBERaGLRFS\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/pairing-peruvian-ceviche-with-sherry\/\">Ceviche and Sherry<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Ceviche and Sherry&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/pairing-peruvian-ceviche-with-sherry\/embed\/#?secret=BSpS09JPmF#?secret=nBERaGLRFS\" data-secret=\"nBERaGLRFS\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"pcLziwC285\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/american-sandwiches-paired-with-sherry\/\">American sandwiches with Sherry<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;American sandwiches with Sherry&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/pairings\/american-sandwiches-paired-with-sherry\/embed\/#?secret=03MiUWrx2c#?secret=pcLziwC285\" data-secret=\"pcLziwC285\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">BEST COCKTAILS WITH MANZANILLA SHERRY<\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Manzanilla\u2019s vibrant acidity and fresh character also make it a compelling ingredient in cocktails.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"RhsBZOjDrw\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/cocktails\/clover-club-with-sherry-manzanilla\/\">Clover Club with Sherry<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Clover Club with Sherry&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/cocktails\/clover-club-with-sherry-manzanilla\/embed\/#?secret=wkbjDXNDkH#?secret=RhsBZOjDrw\" data-secret=\"RhsBZOjDrw\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"mapYolhmWd\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/cocktails\/last-word-cocktail-cocktail-with-manzanilla-sherry\/\">Last Word Cocktail<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Last Word Cocktail&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/cocktails\/last-word-cocktail-cocktail-with-manzanilla-sherry\/embed\/#?secret=vuUftdbh8v#?secret=mapYolhmWd\" data-secret=\"mapYolhmWd\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ixr5NlTpzH\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/cocktails\/bamboo-cocktail-with-sherry\/\">Bamboo cocktail<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Bamboo cocktail&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/cocktails\/bamboo-cocktail-with-sherry\/embed\/#?secret=B6BLr3qdUi#?secret=ixr5NlTpzH\" data-secret=\"ixr5NlTpzH\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"DcznyR60mH\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/cocktails\/gibson-martini-with-sherry-cocktail\/\">Gibson Martini with sherry<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Gibson Martini with sherry&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/cocktails\/gibson-martini-with-sherry-cocktail\/embed\/#?secret=tAE56g65gC#?secret=DcznyR60mH\" data-secret=\"DcznyR60mH\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WidNFUkGzM\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/cocktails\/sherry-margarita-cocktail\/\">Sherry Margarita Cocktail<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Sherry Margarita Cocktail&#8221; &#8212; Bodegas Lustau\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/cocktails\/sherry-margarita-cocktail\/embed\/#?secret=8iA7mif6ri#?secret=WidNFUkGzM\" data-secret=\"WidNFUkGzM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 100%\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MANZANILLA<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What Makes Manzanilla Different from Other Sherries?<\/strong><br \/>\nManzanilla de Sanl\u00facar is distinguished by its biological aging under \u201cflor\u201d, resulting in a pale, dry, and elegant wine. Unlike amontillado or oloroso, which undergo oxidative aging, manzanilla retains a sharp, saline freshness and a lower alcohol content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can Manzanilla Be Aged Further After Bottling?<\/strong><br \/>\nContrary to traditional advice suggesting that this wine should be consumed shortly after bottling to preserve its fresh and flor-driven character,<a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/twisting-the-concept-behind-lustau-3-en-rama-collection\/\"> recent insights<\/a> reveal that well-crafted finos, especially those bottled en rama, can develop greater complexity and depth with bottle aging. The minimal intervention allows the wine to evolve in the bottle, transitioning from its initial vibrant and saline profile to a richer, more nuanced expression over time. As the \u201cflor\u201d influence diminishes, the wine may exhibit characteristics reminiscent of amontillado, with enhanced notes of dried fruits, nuts, and herbs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This evolution is not indicative of spoilage but rather a transformation that offers a different, yet equally enjoyable, tasting experience.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/en\/blog\/twisting-the-concept-behind-lustau-3-en-rama-collection\/\">Some en rama manzanilla<\/a> have been noted to age gracefully for several years, gaining complexity and a rounder mouthfeel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Are the Best Ways to Enjoy Manzanilla?<\/strong><br \/>\nManzanilla&#8217;s vibrant character makes it a versatile companion for various occasions. Its crisp, saline profile pairs excellently with raw seafood dishes like sashimi or ceviche, and it serves as a refined base for low-ABV cocktails, such as a Fino &#038; Tonic or a Bamboo. Beyond the dining table, manzanilla complements social gatherings and even musical experiences\u2014think calypso, Caribbean rhythms, or light classical tunes\u2014enhancing the ambiance with its lively essence. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Is Manzanilla Considered a Dry or Sweet Sherry?<\/strong><br \/>\nManzanilla is unequivocally dry, containing less than 1g\/L of residual sugar. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-East-India-Solera-1200x313.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-East-India-Solera-1800x469.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-East-India-Solera-340x89.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-East-India-Solera-768x200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-East-India-Solera-1536x400.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-East-India-Solera-85x22.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-East-India-Solera-266x69.jpg 266w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-East-India-Solera-600x156.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Destacada-East-India-Solera.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"overlay\" 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style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Destacada-Cottage-Cheese-Toast-1200x313.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Destacada-Cottage-Cheese-Toast-1200x313.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Destacada-Cottage-Cheese-Toast-1800x469.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Destacada-Cottage-Cheese-Toast-340x89.jpg 340w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Destacada-Cottage-Cheese-Toast-768x200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Destacada-Cottage-Cheese-Toast-1536x400.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Destacada-Cottage-Cheese-Toast-85x22.jpg 85w, https:\/\/lustau.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Destacada-Cottage-Cheese-Toast-266x69.jpg 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