{"product_id":"coleccion-de-toneles-centenarios-fondillon-luis-xiv-50-anos","title":"Colección de Toneles Centenarios Fondillón Luis XIV 50 Anos","description":"\u003cp\u003eColección de Toneles Centenarios Fondillón Luis XIV 50 Años is a rare treasure from Alicante, drawn from a single 19th‑century American oak cask and aged for over half a century. This is not just a wine, but a living piece of European wine history, bottled in a strictly limited release of just 435 half-bottles, each presented in an individual wooden case. Crafted from 100% Monastrell and naturally reaching its impressive alcohol level without fortification, it showcases the singular style and nobility of authentic Fondillón.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Fondillón shows a deep, dark amber hue with copper and mahogany highlights, a clear sign of its long oxidative aging. The nose is intense and layered, unfolding notes of bitter dark chocolate, toasted coconut, iodine and sea breeze, along with hints of dried fig, caramelized nuts, tobacco leaf and old polished wood.\n\nOn the palate, it is dense, concentrated and remarkably vibrant for a wine of its age. Flavors of cacao nibs, roasted coffee, orange peel and dried fruits mingle with savory, almost saline nuances. Despite containing around 34 g\/l of residual sugar, it tastes strikingly dry thanks to its racy acidity (6.45 g\/l) and natural alcohol of 16.3%. The structure is firm and precise, with a bittersweet, slightly bitter twist on the finish that adds complexity rather than harshness. The aftertaste is extraordinarily long, echoing spice, cocoa and nuttiness for minutes. Properly stored, this wine has an almost timeless aging potential in bottle, evolving slowly and gaining even more tertiary complexity over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Fondillón comes from the sun-drenched vineyards of Alicante, where the Mediterranean climate, poor, stony soils and intense sunlight allow Monastrell to ripen fully on the vine and naturally concentrate sugars and flavors. The grapes are left to achieve very high maturity on the plant, creating the elevated natural alcohol that defines Fondillón without any need for fortification. After careful harvest, the wine undergoes oxidative aging in a traditional system akin to a solera: small portions are drawn off and replaced with older wines, allowing a continuous layering of vintages and deep complexity. This particular bottling was drawn from a single historic cask from the Saboners parcel, older than 50 years and made from 19th‑century American oak, where the wine has slowly concentrated over decades through evaporation. Fondillón is required to age at least 10 years in oak, but this cuvée far exceeds that minimum, resulting in a uniquely intense and refined expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a contemplative wine that shines at the end of a meal, best paired with high‑cocoa dark chocolate, roasted nuts, aged hard cheeses (such as Manchego viejo or Parmigiano Reggiano), blue cheeses, or desserts based on caramel, coffee or dried fruits. It also works beautifully with simple yet luxurious combinations like toasted almonds, foie gras or a fine cigar. Serve slightly cool, around 14–16°C (57–61°F), to balance its richness and highlight its freshness. Decanting for 30–60 minutes is recommended to help it open up fully after so many years in cask, and once opened, enjoy slowly over several hours as it continues to evolve in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColección de Toneles Centenarios was born from a remarkable discovery in the old Ferrero winery in Cañada, Alicante: a forgotten barrel room containing 25 ancient casks of extraordinarily old and precious wines. Rather than blending or commercializing them in bulk, the project was conceived to rescue, preserve and bottle these historic treasures with the respect they deserve. Situated within the Denominación de Origen Alicante, the estate focuses on one of Spain’s most emblematic and historically important styles: Fondillón, always from 100% Monastrell and always naturally high in alcohol. By releasing extremely limited, single‑cask bottlings like Luis XIV 50 Años, Colección de Toneles Centenarios has helped revive global interest in Fondillón, reaffirming Alicante’s role as the cradle of one of Europe’s great, ageworthy oxidative wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colección de Toneles Centenarios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251803378001,"sku":"GCW-FOND-21001","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Coleccin_de_Toneles_Centenarios_Fondilln_Luis_XIV_50_Anos.png?v=1783441518","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/coleccion-de-toneles-centenarios-fondillon-luis-xiv-50-anos","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}