COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Palomino
PRODUCER
José Estévez S.A.
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tío Mateo Fino is a Fino Sherry from José Estévez S.A., produced in the D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry region of Andalusia, Spain. The wine is made exclusively from Palomino Fino grapes. Its production involves traditional Sherry-making methods, including aging under flor and the solera system, which are hallmarks of this wine style. The winery, José Estévez S.A., has a history dating back to 1897, with its soleras originating from the Count of Villacreces, reflecting a long-standing tradition in winemaking.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
7-9°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged under a living blanket of yeast called 'flor'.
Fact 02
Uses the traditional 'solera' system for fractional blending.
Fact 03
Made from 100% Palomino Fino grapes.
Fact 04
A true taste of Andalusia's ancient winemaking heritage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Tío Mateo Fino is produced from 100% Palomino Fino grapes grown in Andalusia. The winemaking process begins with fermentation of the must in stainless steel vats. After fermentation, the base wine is fortified to 15% ABV. The wine then undergoes biological aging under a layer of flor yeast in American oak butts for a minimum of 5 years, utilizing the traditional solera y criaderas system. This system involves the fractional blending of wines of different ages to maintain a consistent style.
