COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Palomino Fino
PRODUCER
Gonzalez-Byass
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tio Pepe Fino is a Non-Vintage Fino Sherry from Gonzalez Byass, a family-owned winery founded in 1835. It is made from 100% Palomino Fino grapes grown in the chalky albariza soils of Andalusia, Spain. The wine is named after José Ángel de la Peña, the uncle of the founder, who encouraged its production. Tio Pepe is recognized as the world's best-selling Fino Sherry and is considered a benchmark for the style, known for its consistent quality. Gonzalez Byass is one of Spain's most prestigious sherry producers.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Spain's first registered trademark.
Fact 02
World's best-selling Fino Sherry.
Fact 03
Named after the founder's uncle.
Fact 04
A benchmark for Fino Sherry.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Tio Pepe Fino is produced from 100% Palomino Fino grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. The wine then undergoes a minimum of 4 to 5 years of aging in American oak barrels using the traditional Solera system. During this aging process, it is protected by a layer of 'flor' yeast, which is characteristic of Fino Sherry. The grapes are grown on 'albariza' soil, and the 'yema' (must from the first light pressing) is used. Integrated Agriculture practices are employed in the vineyards. Some unfiltered 'En Rama' versions are also released.
