Manzanilla La Gitana (3 Bottles) M. Hidalgo Y Cia. - (Sanlucar de Barrameda) Sucesores de Viuda de E. Hidalgo Jerez-Xerez-Sherry Sello Consejo Regulador de Jerez (Tax stamp) Tapón corcho, Cork stopper Bodegas Hidalgo, La Gitana This famous old bodega, named after its famous Manzanilla La Gitana (The Gypsy) and formerly known as Vinicola Hidalgo (to avoid confusion with Emilio Hidalgo in Jerez), was established in 1792 at Sanlucar de la Barrameda. Land was bought where the bodega now stands, and in 1808 a small bodega was bought. Throughout the XIX C the company grew into one of the most important in the area, winning awards for its exports. The firm is still family owned, and currently run by Javier Hidalgo of the 6th generation, which makes it one of very few remaining independents. The wines are made in the old fashioned way from grapes supplied by the firm's own 200 hectares of vineyards in the prestigious areas of Miraflores and Balbaina including the charming Vina El Cuadrado with its Caserio (vineyard house/bodega). The family has always been exceptionally concerned with the environment and wildlife - Sanlucar is right beside the Coto Donana, a wonderful wildlife reserve. In recent years they have diversified into La Gitana Restaurants and bars, as well as purchasing a bodega in the Rioja (formerly Montecillo - The wine is now called Marques de Arviza).A wide range of products is available from Hidalgo. Apart from Sherry, they make Brandy, Vinegar, Ponche and table wine.