Producer >
Bodegas Barbadillo was founded in 1821 in Sanlúcar de Barrameda. For two hundred years the family has been devoted to making quality wine with respect for tradition and a passion for innovation. This enduring commitment has earned Barbadillo its place as the foremost specialist in all sherry styles. With their origins in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, we are excited to introduce their range of exceptional Manzanillas. Their innovative approach is the future of this region, evolving and creating new styles to suit every palate. In their seventh generation of wine production the family are still looking at the future.
Viticulture >
The original Pastora label is from so long ago there are no originals left other
than a a version in tiles embedded on the walls of one of Barbadillo's bodegas.
The brand is thought to be the oldest Manzanilla brand in existence and
goes back to the first ever Manzanilla sold by Barbadillo, shortly after
the company's foundation in 1821.
Since then Barbadillo has continued to make Manzanilla from soleras that date
back to the company's foundation and in 2015 the family decided it was time
to revive this brand with a Manzanilla that would have been very similar to the
style so popular in the 19th century, a Manzanilla Pasada, and with minimal
filtration, thus 'En Rama'.
Winemaking >
Pastora is a Manzanilla Pasada that comes from the 'Solear' solera system
in Bodegas Barbadillo. It is aged two more years than Solear to allow it
to develop greater body, depth and more 'flor' character. The final 'solera'
stage of Pastora is in Barbadillo's 'Pastora' bodega.