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Barbabillo Extra Dry Sherry

750ml

Does anything recycle its own refuse quite as romantically as wine does? Crusted Port springs to mind, as does Muscadet Sur Lie, but Manzanilla Sherry takes the slightly salty biscuit.

As it ages in oak, its light and tangy character is protected from oxidation by the natural formation of a layer of yeast called flor, which seals the surface of the wine and feeds on its compounds and alcohol.

Oak ageing enables water to evaporate through the wood, maintaining the wine's alcoholic percentage, as well as its delicate body, tanginess and tapas-friendly salty tinge. Bloomin' 'eck, who'd have thought of that? That's what we call flor-ed genius!

Fino style Sherries age under a layer of “flor” (a naturally occurring layer of yeast that grows on top of the wine in the barrel); this ensures the wines do not oxidise as there is no exposure to the air. The cooler maritime microclimate of Sanlúcar ensures flor grows particularly thickly all year round producing these very fresh, tangy Manzanillas, unlike the more oxidised Finos aged in the inland town of Jerez, where the flor dies back in the winter and summer months.


£12.49
(£12.49 / 750ml)

Customer reviews

Excellent


Rex Sweetman

I live in London though I originate from the Dorset area, so when I came across the Dike and Sons website I was hopeful but a little apprehensive as to whether they would be able to post to me, one of the items shown on the website. A quick email to enquire and they replied the same day that they would be happy to post and it would not be a problem. Three days later the item arrived well packed and in perfect condition.

Now that is what I call customer service. So helpful and efficient, definitely 5 star.

3 weeks ago

Nicholas van Eek

I have been shopping online with Dikes since Covid and they have been wonderfull with their home-to- home delivery service. Helpful, kind and cheerful. Easy ordering and delivery, any little mistakes easily sorted out with a quick phone call. I give Dikes 10 out of 10!

1 month ago

Anonymous

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2 months ago

Bev Davis

Dikes food deliveries have been a godsend. Pleasant team to deal with - and deliveries prompt and helpful team. It feels like a real personal service. I can usually find a delivery slot for the next day. The website itself was updated last year and is much more user friendly and easy to use.

Thank you Dikes - I’m not sure how my elderly relatives without a car would have managed without your deliveries when their closest family is approx 2.5 hr away .

2 months ago

Jennifer Knotwell

I found the website difficult to negotiate. Had to go through everything and still couldn't find one of the items, which was straw.

It took 3 attempts and a phone call to place the order succesfully.

I am hoping the next time will be easier!!

2 months ago

Ben James

Very helpful cheerful people

3 months ago

Sandra Bailey

Click and collect order Easy to order, ready when we arrived. All good quality things. Friendly staff.

3 months ago

Anonymous

I was able to get the delivery slots I needed. Delivery was on time & very nice delivery person. It's great to know I can get deliveries on days I can't get out to shop

3 months ago

Anonymous

Great Service. Helpful and pleasant always

3 months ago

Sarah Perrott

I was shocked at the prices of some of the items on my order, (I'm unwell and hadn't properly checked amounts). 4.99 for a tiny packet of Pine Nuts, for example, is extortionate, to me.

Other than that the service was good.

5 months ago
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