Palo Cortado Peninsula Solera Familiar, Bodegas Lustau

Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain

Graceful yet commanding, the Palo Cortado Peninsula from Bodegas Lustau is one of Sherry’s most enigmatic and captivating styles, a seamless union of Amontillado finesse and Oloroso depth. Light amber in the glass, it opens with aromas of toasted hazelnut, caramelised orange peel and vanilla pod, woven with hints of mocha, leather and dark chocolate. The palate is dry yet richly textured with savoury, nutty and layered with gentle spice and warmth. Perfectly balanced acidity carries it into an endlessly long, elegant finish, leaving echoes of roasted coffee, cocoa and sea breeze. Sophisticated, soulful, and quietly spellbinding.

For when: the evening calls for reflection and something truly rare.
Pairs with: foie gras, cold meats, consommé, or spicy Asian cuisine.

Made from 100% Palomino, the Palo Cortado Peninsula is aged in Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera, the heart of the Sherry Triangle. Its story is one of nature’s quiet intervention: a wine that begins ageing under flor, like a Fino or Amontillado, but naturally loses its protective layer to continue maturing oxidatively, developing the richness and body of an Oloroso while retaining aromatic delicacy.

Part of Lustau’s renowned Solera Familiar range, this Palo Cortado embodies the house’s artistry and patience, a style once defined by chance, now perfected by experience. A wine of remarkable balance and versatility, it bridges two worlds of Sherry with effortless grace, the brightness of youth and the depth of time in a single, lingering sip.

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100% Palomino

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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.

19% Alcohol
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Palo Cortado Peninsula Solera Familiar, Bodegas Lustau

£20.95 £24.95

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