Emilio Lustau SA

FROM JEREZ TO THE WORLD

Making unique wines since 1896

Bodegas Lustau is considered a world-class benchmark for top-quality wines. Lustau has recently been awarded with multiple medals and trophies, being the most important Best Spanish Winery in 2011 and Best Sherry Producer in 2014 and 2016 awarded by the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Lustau has also been awarded two consecutive times (first winery in history) the Len Evans Trophy to consistency in 2011 y 2016 by the International Wine Challenge.

Over 120 years OF HISTORY
Six 19th century CATHEDRAL-LIKE BODEGAS
These are cathedral-like buildings with very high ceilings and immaculate albero sand floors, which help to keep the temperature and humidity stable. In the dim light which penetrates the windows, the buildings take on the appearance of temples, and drinking a glass of Sherry within their walls becomes a mystic experience. Lustau is the only winery that produces wines in each of the three cities in the Sherry triangle: Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

THE SHERRY TRIANGLE
Located in a privileged and unique area. Vineyards and wineries have filled the countryside and shaped the cities of the Sherry region since its inception. White limestone hills, known as albariza and wineries with vaulted, cathedral-like ceilings; have filled every corner in this geographic triangle with incomparable colours, aromas and sensations. Chalk and casks The cryptic language of the Cellar Masters. These symbols, drawn in chalk on the head of the wooden casks, tell us the story of Sherry wines from the very beginning and their evolution through their ageing process.

THE VEIL OF FLOR 
The biological ageing, in which the wines age under a veil of yeasts known as flor; is a completely natural phenomenon. These yeasts prevent the wine from being in contact with the air and transform its flavors and organoleptic profile. This miracle originates in the white albariza soils that dominate the vineyards in Jerez and develops successfully thanks to the special conditions of temperature and humidity inside the wineries.

VINEYARDS
Each year, our vineyards receive roughly 3,000 hours of sunshine, accompanied by relatively heavy rainfalls of about 600 l/ m². The landscape of the area consists primarily of white limestone hills, known as albariza. Its singularity is due to the fact that long ago this region was under the ocean for millennia. The vines are planted in albariza white limestones soils, with moderate slopes.

Near to the coast, in Pago Abulagar. Sands, clays and albariza soils are combined in this vineyard. It’s the only vineyard of the Sherry region where the three allowed grape varieties (Palomino, Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez) are planted.

Our team More than 120 years of history and expertise combined with our team’s passion and dedication shape the character and personality of our wines.

SERGIO MARTÍNEZ
Cellar Master Sergio Martínez is responsible for all Lustau wines. After more than 14 years in the House, Sergio leads the winery’s oenological team since 2016. Like his predecessors in this position, Sergio has been recognized as the Best Forti?ed Winemaker and Best Winemaker of Spain by the International Wine Challenge in 2017 and 2018.

FERNANDO PÉREZ
Master blender In 1990, Fernando joined The House of Lustau as Master Blender and Quality Control Director, responsible for overseeing the production process of Lustau vermouths and brandies, from the distillate to the final product. The vast experience Fernando has accumulated during a lifetime of dedication to spirits, liquors and fortified wines was reflected in his appointment in 2013 as a member of the Sherry Regulatory Board tasting panel.

THE WOOD CRAFTSMEN
The day-to-day work and the wisdom transmitted from generation to generation of craftsmen, come together in the care of our casks. The master coopers work hard every day to maintain our wooden century-old wooden legacy.

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