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Emilio Lustau Winery Guide
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Last updated: June 4, 2024
Winery Overview
Founded in 1896 by José Ruiz-Berdejo, he started growing vines on his family farm ‘Finca Nuestra Senora de la Esperanza’ and aging the wines before selling them to bigger houses, a system called almacenista. After he died in 1930, his daughter and her husband, Emilio Lustau Ortega, took control of the winery. The winery steadily expanded and moved to new premises in the center of Jerez.
In 1981, Emilio Lustau paid homage to their founder by launching a series called “Almacenista.”
The Spanish word almacenista means warehouse keeper or wholesaler. Almacenistas are usually small family producers: they buy young base wines (or produce these wines themselves) and mature them in soleras for several years. Once (semi-)mature, they are sold to larger sherry houses, which blend the artisan sherries with their own or are included them in the soleras for further maturation. Historically the larger Bodegas gave no credit to the Almacenistas;
Since its inception, Lustau has bottled sherries from over 20 almacenistas in this series. One of the most popular is the Oloroso’ Pata de Gallina’ produced by Juan Garcia Jarana. And today, Almacenista wines have become highly coveted treasures in the realm of sherry, sought after by connoisseurs worldwide.
Furthermore, Lustau has also established the Almacenista Club. The club aims to unite like-minded individuals who share a deep appreciation for sherry and to foster global interest in Almacenista Sherries. The club now has over 6,500 members worldwide.
Beyond the captivating wines, visiting the winery’s beautiful cellars offers an immersive experience, inviting guests to explore the storied history and craftsmanship that define Emilio Lustau.
Wines produced
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Lustau Solera Reserva Puerto Fino
Fino, 100% Palomino, Alc. 15% -
Lustau Solera Reserva Papirusa
Manzanilla, 100% Palomino, Alc. 15% -
Amontillado Escuadrilla
Amontillado, 100% Palomino, Alc. 18.5%, rare. -
Emperatriz Eugenia
Oloroso, 100% Palomino, Alc. 20%, very rare. -
Moscatel Emilin
Solera Reserva, Sweet, 100% Moscatel, Alc. 17% -
Pedro Ximénez San Emilio
Sweet, 100% Pedro Ximénez, Alc. 17% -
Señor Lustau
Brandy Solera Gran Reserva, Palomino.
Winery Contact Details
Emilio Lustau
Plaza del Cubo, n 411403, Jerez de la Frontera
Cádiz
Email: [email protected]
Tel +34 956 341 597
Fax +34 956 347 789 Find out more
Facts & Figures
Appellation
Jerez- Xéres- Sherry y Manzanilla
Founded
1896
Area under Vine
170 ha
Age of vines
Oak barrel origin
American
Winemaker
Juan Fuentes Romero
Owner
Caballero Family
Production
Grape varietals
Palomino, Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel
Grape Varieties Used by the Winery
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Moscatel
The Moscatel grape, renowned for its aromatic allure and luscious sweetness, also plays a significant role in the world of Sherry. This versatile grape variety contributes to the creation of exceptional Sherries, adding depth, complexity, and a touch of honeyed richness to these fortified wines.
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Palomino
Palomino: The quintessential grape for Sherry in Andalucia, Spain's southern delight. Unearth tradition's essence in every sip.
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Pedro Ximénez
Indulge in the Sweetness of Pedro Ximénez: A Resplendent Grape for Andalusia's Montilla-Moriles. Experience the Richness of Sweet Sherries & Fortified Wines.
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