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Viña Corrales Fino Pago Balbaína NV
Vintage Character
Viña Corrales Fino Pago Balbaína NV is a fortified wine from Jerez, Andalusia, made from Palomino Fino. the solera system blends years rather than expressing a single harvest. Its identity rests on Pago Balbaína albariza and prolonged biological ageing. traditional solera ageing under flor for roughly eight to nine years shapes the wine's texture and aromatic detail while keeping the origin clearly in view. The result is a characterful expression that combines regional typicity with a measured, food-friendly sense of balance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, it shows green apple, lemon peel and chamomile. Winemaking and maturation add fresh bread, almond and flor yeast, while time brings sea salt, chalk and dried herbs. The palate is light-medium-bodied with high acidity and little perceptible tannin, carrying the flavours into a focused, persistent finish. Its appeal comes from definition, proportion and the clarity of its site rather than overt showmanship. Serve it with jamón ibérico, fried almonds or grilled prawns; those dishes echo the wine's savoury detail while allowing its freshness to reset the palate.
Winery Background
Bodega San Francisco Javier is the producer, with Peter Sisseck responsible for its winemaking direction. The estate's work is grounded in the vineyards and in a cellar approach appropriate to Jerez, favouring sound fruit, controlled extraction or pressing, and élevage that supports rather than masks the raw material. For buyers, the key value is the combination of defined origin, a recognisable producer signature and a style that works at the table. The stated bone dry profile, high acidity and light-medium body also make the bottle easy to place in a collection or on a restaurant list. Proper storage and a suitable serving temperature will help preserve its detail, balance and length.
Viña Corrales Fino Pago Balbaína NV is a fortified wine from Jerez, Andalusia, made from Palomino Fino. the solera system blends years rather than expressing a single harvest. Its identity rests on Pago Balbaína albariza and prolonged biological ageing. traditional solera ageing under flor for roughly eight to nine years shapes the wine's texture and aromatic detail while keeping the origin clearly in view. The result is a characterful expression that combines regional typicity with a measured, food-friendly sense of balance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, it shows green apple, lemon peel and chamomile. Winemaking and maturation add fresh bread, almond and flor yeast, while time brings sea salt, chalk and dried herbs. The palate is light-medium-bodied with high acidity and little perceptible tannin, carrying the flavours into a focused, persistent finish. Its appeal comes from definition, proportion and the clarity of its site rather than overt showmanship. Serve it with jamón ibérico, fried almonds or grilled prawns; those dishes echo the wine's savoury detail while allowing its freshness to reset the palate.
Winery Background
Bodega San Francisco Javier is the producer, with Peter Sisseck responsible for its winemaking direction. The estate's work is grounded in the vineyards and in a cellar approach appropriate to Jerez, favouring sound fruit, controlled extraction or pressing, and élevage that supports rather than masks the raw material. For buyers, the key value is the combination of defined origin, a recognisable producer signature and a style that works at the table. The stated bone dry profile, high acidity and light-medium body also make the bottle easy to place in a collection or on a restaurant list. Proper storage and a suitable serving temperature will help preserve its detail, balance and length.
Product details
Wine TypeFortified
WineryBodega San Francisco Javier
Grape VarietiesPalomino Fino
WinemakerPeter Sisseck
CountrySpain
Expert Rating—
RegionAndalusia
SweetnessBone Dry
Sub-regionJerez
Alcohol Level15.0
Classification (Ranking)Fino de Pago
Format750ml
Prices
Climats
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$420
HK$420