Soleira
These are wines obtained from one year’s harvest, forming the basis of a blend of which 10% can be bottled each year. A wine of the same quality is used to fill the cask. Up to 10 additions can be made, after which the remaining wine must all be bottled under the SOLERA denomination. H&H has some examples in considerable quantities.
This process was used in the 19th century when diseases destroyed many vineyards and producers had to use it to obtain enough wine to supply their customers. Nowadays, the Solera system is no longer used.
Founder’s Solera 1894
TEST NOTES
Bright, old amber color with hints of gold and green. Very aromatic and complex with dried fruit, spices, honey, raisins and old wood in perfect harmony. Sweet, velvety, enveloping and complex on the palate, with dried fruit, honey, raisins and old wood standing out in balance. Intense finish.
