COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
Non-vintage
GRAPE
Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez
PRODUCER
José Estévez S.A.
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Real Tesoro del Principe Amontillado is a non-vintage fortified wine from Andalucía, Spain, produced by José Estévez S.A. under the Marqués del Real Tesoro banner. It is crafted primarily from Palomino Fino grapes, with some sources also mentioning Pedro Ximénez. The wine originates from the albariza soils of the Macharnudo vineyard area in Jerez de la Frontera. A distinctive aspect of this Amontillado is its selection from the oldest soleras of the estate and its rare barrel fermentation process. The Marqués del Real Tesoro winery itself has a history dating back to 1897, with soleras that are over two centuries old. The José Estévez Group acquired the winery in 1982, continuing its tradition of Sherry production.
ALCOHOL
18.5%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Selected from the oldest soleras of Marqués del Real Tesoro.
Fact 02
One of the few Amontillados fermented in barrel.
Fact 03
Marqués del Real Tesoro winery dates back to 1897.
Fact 04
Soleras used are over 200 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Real Tesoro del Principe Amontillado is a fortified wine produced using the Solera and Criaderas system. The process begins with the fermentation of Palomino Fino grapes, with a notable characteristic being the barrel fermentation of a portion of the wine. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a minimum of eight years of biological aging under a protective layer of flor yeast. This is succeeded by a further period of oxidative aging in American oak barrels, lasting at least another eight years. The Sherry Council mandates a minimum average age of over 15 years for this designation, ensuring a mature and complex profile.
