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The Winery
Bodegas del Río was founded in 1990 and is operated today by brothers Ángel and Luis del Río. Historically, the family supplied wines as an “Almacenista” to the top Sherry houses in Spain and thus only made their first bottling in 2022.
Theirs is the closest bodega to the Guadalquivir river in the Sherry region. This unique location provides the ideal conditions for velo de flor development that results in Manzanillas with freshness, complexity, and a refined saline character.
Additionally, the del Río family owns seven hectares in a family estate called “La Casilla Verde” located in Pago Miraflores. Miraflores is a prestigious coastal vineyard and regarded as the most important for Manzanilla production. Vineyard ownership is not common for Sherry bodegas, and it is very rare to find a true 'Grower Sherry!'.
The Wine
100% Palomino Fino from their Casilla Verde vines in Miraflores
Winemaking: Hand harvested. Spontaneous fermentation and an average of 5 years under velo de flor. Bottled en Rama without fining or filtering. Low total SO2 (30 mg/L).
Production: Limited seasonal “sacas” taken by demand in autumn, winter, & spring
Pairings:
The Bodegas del Río Solera Playa Azul pairs beautifully with crisp, salty snacks and fresh seafood that complement its bright, saline character. It is an ideal match for Marcona almonds, green olives, potato crisps, and raw oysters or grilled shrimp. For a more substantial pairing, serve it alongside Jamón Ibérico, cold gazpacho, or sharp cheeses like white Cheddar.
