Expressive aromas with well-defined character typical of its style.
Well-structured palate with balanced fruit, acidity, and depth. Good complexity.
Clean finish with pleasant length and lingering notes.
Barbadillo Criadera Selection Palo Cortado En Rama is a red wine from Barbadillo. Priced at £19.50, it offers excellent value for its category.
On the nose, this wine presents well-defined aromas characteristic of its style. The palate is well-structured with balanced fruit and acidity, showing good complexity and depth. The finish is clean with pleasant length.
A reliable example of its style that delivers solid value. Worth seeking out.
London Dry, Distillery Heritage, Industry Analysis, Spirits Editorial
- Bit much for me
I can see why people rate this but it's a lot. Very intense and serious — I was expecting something a bit more easy-drinking. Well made though, just not really my style. Might suit someone who's more into their sherries than I am.
27 February 2026
- Solid sherry for the price
Good honest Palo Cortado. You can tell it's en rama because it's got that unfiltered character to it. Well balanced, doesn't taste boozy at all despite being 14%. Would happily buy again.
6 January 2026
- Really interesting bottle
Picked this up after the guy in the wine shop recommended it. Never had a Palo Cortado before but really glad I tried it. There's loads going on — it's complex without being hard work, and the finish just keeps going. Great value at under £20.
10 December 2025
- Birthday treat that delivered
My partner got me this for my birthday and we ended up nursing the bottle all evening. Really expressive on the nose and the flavours just keep unfolding the longer you sit with it. Genuinely impressed for £19.50.
22 November 2025
- Not quite my thing
Bought this for a dinner party and it was a bit divisive. I found it interesting but quite intense — probably needs food to go with it. The acidity is nice and clean though, I'll give it that. Might try it again with some strong cheese.
27 October 2025
- Decent with Sunday roast
Saw this on a list of recommended sherries online and thought I'd give it a go. It's dry and structured with good depth — went surprisingly well with roast beef. Not the kind of thing I'd drink every week but a nice change of pace.
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