SCAN TO REVIEW
Barbadillo Oloroso San Rafael is a Fortified wine made by Barbadillo in Spain. ABV: 19.5% ABV. Key grapeVarieties include Pedro Ximenez. Our expert rating is 9/10. community average is 8.6/10 from 7 reviews.
Where to Buy
As an affiliate, we may earn from qualifying purchases.Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich and complex nose of dried fig, walnut, and caramel, with hints of orange peel and spice
Palate
Luscious and concentrated, with layers of dried fruit, toffee, and spice, balanced by a dry tannic grip
Finish
Persistent finish of fig, roasted almond, and sea salt that goes on and on
Expert Review
9/10Barbadillo delivers a fortified of real quality here — Pedro Ximenez at its best (half bottle), offering exceptional value at £16.75.
Community Reviews
View All (7)
— Best sherry I've ever had
The guy at my local wine shop recommended this when I said I wanted to try proper sherry beyond the usual cream stuff. Completely different league. Loads of walnut and dark fruit flavour, and a finish that genuinely lasts for ages. At £16.75 this is a steal.
22 February 2026
— Really interesting but not for everyone
Picked this up after reading about oloroso styles and wanting to branch out. It's properly intense — dried fruit, spice, a kind of savoury salinity at the end. My partner thought it was too much but I loved it. Definitely a solo-glass-by-the-fire kind of wine.
21 January 2026
— Birthday treat that delivered
My daughter got me this for my birthday and it's gorgeous. Love the orange peel and baking spice on the nose, and that roasted almond finish goes on forever. Pedro Ximenez grape apparently — learning something new! Brilliant value too.
10 January 2026Related Wines
Review
Lustau VORS Palo Cortado 30 Year Old Sherry
Lustau VORS Palo Cortado 30 Year Old Sherry — a fortified wine from Lustau. £86.75 from The Whisky Exchange.
Read more Ash Carrington
March 10, 2026
Review
Douro Boys Anniversary Very Old Tawny Port
Douro Boys Anniversary Very Old Tawny Port — a fortified wine from Douro Boys. £575.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
Read more Ash Carrington
March 14, 2026
Review
Kopke 1975 Colheita Port
Kopke 1975 Colheita Port — a fortified wine from Kopke. £139.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
Read more Ash Carrington
March 12, 2026
Review
Lustau VORS Pedro Ximenez 30 Year Old Sherry
Lustau VORS Pedro Ximenez 30 Year Old Sherry — a fortified wine from Lustau. £85.50 from The Whisky Exchange.
Read more Ash Carrington
March 15, 2026