Today, as part of the London Wine Fair 2021, which had to be run online because of COVD restrictions, Marco Carnovale of the italian Sommelier Association hosted a guided tour of Sherry wines with Thomas and Antonio, of Diatomists, a wide importer of Sherry to the UK. Below is a video of the tasting.
As they explain on their website: Diatomist is the name given to those who master the art of diatom arrangement. Diatoms are single cell algae that create complex glass shells around themselves. 5 million years ago Jerez was under water which explains the unique and exceptional soil rich in diatom fossils.
These hidden microscopic marvels are essential for the vines to thrive in a hot climate with dry summers and sporadic heavy rainfall. The soils’ porosity locks in the moisture providing essential water reserves for the vines to thrive during the long and sunny growing-season. In fact, the quality of the soil can be quantified by its diatoms.
We tasted three wines:
A fresh and fruity sherry to be enjoyed with a meal of light structure. Score 88
A more complex wine that may easily hold its own alone or be paired with a substantial meal of fish or white meats. Score 90
A rich and powerful sherry, intense in color, aroma and taste. Perfectly married with dessert or enjoyed alone. Score 94
Any further information contact Antonio and Thomas at
www.diatomists.co.uk
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