Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlúcar Almacenista Cuevas Jurado, Bodegas Lustau

Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalucía, Spain

Elegant, complex and gently mature, the Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlúcar from Bodegas Lustau’s Almacenista collection is a refined glimpse into the soul of Sanlúcar. Pale straw in colour, it opens with delicate aromas of green apple, chamomile, toasted almond and the soft whisper of sea breeze drifting through an old bodega. On the palate, it’s bone dry and feather-light, yet carries a beautiful depth, saline, nutty and subtly savoury, with a bright line of acidity that gives it lift and length. There’s a graceful evolution here, the freshness of a young Manzanilla intertwined with the gentle oxidative notes of age, finishing crisp, elegant and quietly profound.

For when: the evening starts with conversation and a plate of anchovies.
Pairs with: salted almonds, oysters, prawns, or thinly sliced Ibérico ham.

This 100% Palomino Manzanilla Pasada comes from a solera of 80 casks ageing in the bodega of Manuel Cuevas Jurado on Calle Trabajadero in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a site just steps from the ocean, where humidity and salt define the very character of the wine. Aged longer than a classic Manzanilla, the Pasada develops a deeper, more savoury personality as its protective layer of flor naturally thins with time, allowing a whisper of oxidation to add complexity.

Part of Lustau’s revered Almacenista range, this bottling celebrates the small, independent cellar masters who have kept the Sherry tradition alive for generations. In the glass, it’s a meeting of freshness and quiet maturity, a true reflection of Sanlúcar’s maritime soul and Lustau’s unrivalled craftsmanship. Serve chilled at 7–9°C and let it transport you straight to the Andalusian coast.

Whats in the bottle
100% Palomino

Notable Awards
Gold Medal - Decanter Wine Awards 2024

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Regarded as one of the greatest and most respected names in Sherry, Bodegas Lustau stands at the pinnacle of Andalusian winemaking, a benchmark for quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship. Founded in 1896 by José Ruiz-Berdejo, the estate began as a small almacenista (stockholder) ageing and blending wines for larger houses. Over the decades, Lustau evolved from humble beginnings into a global ambassador for fine Sherry, earning acclaim for its meticulous sourcing, blending, and innovation.

Based in Jerez de la Frontera, with additional bodegas in El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Lustau uniquely represents all three of the Sherry Triangle’s towns, allowing the house to showcase the full spectrum of terroir and style: from the saline freshness of Manzanilla to the nutty depth of Amontillado and the velvety opulence of Pedro Ximénez.

Lustau’s defining strength lies in its unparalleled range. The Solera Reserva series highlights traditional, meticulously aged styles; the Almacenista collection honours small independent producers and their individual soleras; and the VORS (Very Old Rare Sherry) range offers century-old treasures of staggering complexity and rarity. Every wine undergoes patient maturation under flor or oxidative ageing in centuries-old casks, capturing the delicate balance between time, air, and wood.

Under the guidance of Emilio Lustau’s successors and now as part of the Caballero Group, the bodega continues to set the gold standard for Sherry, combining heritage and innovation with unwavering precision. Today, Lustau is celebrated not only for its technical mastery but for preserving the living soul of Jerez: wines of profound depth, layered aromatics, and timeless Andalusian grace.

17% Alcohol

Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlúcar Almacenista Cuevas Jurado, Bodegas Lustau

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