COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
Non-Vintage (NV)
GRAPE
Palomino Fino
PRODUCER
José Estévez
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Vintry's Blend of Amontillado is a non-vintage fortified wine from José Estévez, a historic producer in the Jerez region of Andalusia, Spain. The wine is crafted primarily from the Palomino Fino grape. José Estévez is recognized as the largest grape grower in the Sherry region, emphasizing the importance of its vineyard origins. The production utilizes the traditional Solera system, a method of fractional blending that ensures consistency and complexity in the final wine. The brand 'Vintry's' is owned by Altia Sweden, with José Estévez managing the production.
ALCOHOL
18.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
José Estévez is the largest grape grower in the Sherry region.
Fact 02
The Solera system ensures consistency across vintages.
Fact 03
This wine undergoes a dual aging process: first under flor, then oxidative.
Fact 04
Sherry production is a protected designation of origin (D.O.) from Spain.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Vintry's Blend of Amontillado begins with the fermentation of Palomino Fino grapes in stainless steel tanks with natural yeasts. The resulting wine is fortified to 15% ABV with grape spirit. It then undergoes an initial aging period of 2.5 years as a Fino under *flor* to prevent oxidation. Subsequently, the alcohol is raised to 17.5% to initiate oxidative aging, developing the Amontillado character. The entire aging process takes place in American oak barrels using the traditional Solera system, a method of fractional blending that involves drawing wine from barrels of different ages to maintain consistency and complexity.
