The philosophy of Lustau has remained the same since its founding in 1896: the pursuit of the highest quality in order to offer the market the widest and best range of sherry. In recent years, Lustau has been honored and recognized with many awards. In 2011, Lustau was named "Best Spanish Producer" at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London. Lustau's winemaker, Manuel Lozano, was named Winemaker of the Year seven consecutive times by the International Wine Challenge in London.

Sherry is a protected wine in the terminology of the wineries of Jerez. It means that additional alcohol is added to these wines to facilitate their extensive aging process in American oak barrels. Wines classified according to their age as Finos and Manzanillas are fortified until they reach a total alcohol content of 15º. Wines classified by age as Olorosos are fortified until they reach a minimum alcohol content of 17º. Depending on the final alcohol content, the wine will develop within the barrels through one of the two aging systems used for sherry:

• BIOSYNTHETIC AGING: By storing the wine at 15º, a cap of yeast (flor) forms to isolate the wine and protect it from oxidation.
• OXIDATIVE AGING: Biological activity above 17º becomes impossible. Without the protection of the "flor," the wine will begin the long, relentless process of oxidation, evident in its progressively darker color.