Rich, powerful and seductively smooth, the Oloroso Pata de Gallina from Bodegas Lustau’s Almacenista collection is a masterclass in intensity and elegance. Deep gold with copper glints, it opens with aromas of dried figs, walnuts and pipe tobacco, laced with subtle notes of cedar and toffee. The palate is dense and enveloping with concentrated flavours of roasted nuts, dates, and mocha unfold in slow succession, balanced by a gentle sweetness and velvety texture. The finish is long, warming and slightly spicy, lingering with echoes of wood smoke and caramelised fruit. It’s Oloroso at its most opulent; deep, resonant, and endlessly satisfying.

For when: the fire’s glowing and conversation drifts into the night.
Pairs with: venison, partridge, wild boar, or simply a contemplative moment.

Made from 100% Palomino, this wine comes from an exclusive solera of just 38 casks, ageing in the atmospheric bodega El Aljibe in Jerez de la Frontera. The term “Pata de Gallina” (meaning “hen’s foot”) is traditionally reserved for Olorosos of exceptional smoothness and natural richness, wines with elevated levels of glycerol that give a rounder, more luxurious mouthfeel.

Part of Lustau’s Almacenista range, which celebrates the small, independent cellar masters preserving Andalusia’s oldest soleras, this Oloroso epitomises the style’s noble depth. Aged oxidatively for many years, it achieves a perfect balance of concentration, silkiness and spice,  a wine that feels both ancient and alive, crafted for those who appreciate Sherry’s most profound expressions. Serve at 13–14°C and let its warmth unfold slowly.