First launched in 1999, Barbadillo Saca Estacional Manzanilla Pasada En Rama is credited with being the first ever Manzanilla to be labelled EN RAMA. It is also unique in that it is bottled 4 times a year to coincide with the seasons.
Each of the 4 bottlings (Sacas) take place on the Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice. Flor growth is highly sensitive to temperature and humidity and as a result each bottling reflects the unique character of the respective season. To find the casks which best display the characteristics for each season, Barbadillo’s winemaker, Montse Molina, does a personal selection of casks from the Manzanilla Pasada Solera in the El Potro Bodega (El Potro’s microclimate is perfectly suited for producing the Manzanilla Pasada style). Due to this ‘hand selected’ process, Manzanilla Pasada Estacional is only produced in very small quantities.
100% Palomino from Gibalbín and Santa Lucía, aged under flor to preserve freshness, brightness, and a distinctive saline edge. Saca de Verano selected from Pasada solera casks in El Potro (avg. 8 yrs), lightly filtered to maintain character.
Aromas of citrus peel, chamomile and sea breeze lead to a vibrant, mineral palate with notes of green apple, almond and coastal salinity. Precise and elegant, with layered complexity and a long, refreshing finish that captures the warmth and light of summer.
A superb match for oysters, clams, grilled fish, or light seasonal dishes. The Sea Bream label of the Verano bottling reflects the Atlantic waters and coastal terroir.
In the future, we hope to be able to offer a small allocation of each Seasonal Saca
