La Gitana Palo Cortado Wellington VORS / Hidalgo: Amber Elegance
Fortified 19% ABV ABV Hidalgo
26 February 2026
Best sherry I've ever had
I've been getting into sherries lately and this Palo Cortado is on another level. Dark, nutty, salty — it's like the sea air got into the barrel somehow. The 19% ABV sneaks up on you though, so pace yourself. Absolutely loved it with some manchego and almonds after dinner.
17 February 2026
Perfect after-dinner sipper
Picked this up after reading about VORS sherries and wanting to see what the fuss was about. It's seriously complex — roasted almonds, figs, a coffee bitterness that works really well. Poured small glasses for everyone after Christmas dinner and even my mate who "doesn't like sherry" asked for a second.
17 January 2026
Great but hard to justify the price
Tried this at a restaurant and really enjoyed it so looked it up — over £80 a bottle is steep. The prune and molasses nose is lovely and it's silky smooth, but I've had Palo Cortados at half the price that got me nearly as excited. One for a treat, not a regular buy.
23 November 2025
Interesting but took some getting used to
The guy at the wine shop recommended this when I said I wanted to try something different. It's very rich — lots of dried fruit and coffee flavours which I wasn't expecting. Bit intense for me if I'm honest, but I can see why people love it. Would probably have it with cheese next time.
17 November 2025
Proper grown-up sherry
Had this at a tasting evening and immediately tracked down a bottle. The fig and raisin thing on the palate is gorgeous, and there's a saltiness that makes it really moreish. Not your nan's cream sherry, that's for sure.
10 November 2025
This stuff is incredible
Bought this for my dad's 60th and we ended up nursing it all evening. The finish goes on forever — almonds and this salty thing that keeps you going back for more. At £83 it's not cheap but honestly for a special occasion sherry like this it's worth every penny.