DO Jerez-Xeres-SherryPalomino Fino10-14 EUR retailOloroso
Full, rich, dry oloroso from Emilio Lustau's solera. Walnut, dried fig, dark chocolate and leather aromas; medium-bodied with a long nutty finish. Outstanding value in the dry fortified category.
Tip: Pair with manchego, Iberian charcuterie, or dark chocolate; serves well slightly cool at 14-16 degrees Celsius.
DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de BarramedaPalomino Fino8-12 EUR retailManzanilla
The flagship Manzanilla of Bodegas Barbadillo, Sanlucar de Barrameda's largest producer. Pale gold, saline, with delicate floral notes and a clean dry finish. Consistent year-round expression of the Manzanilla style.
Tip: Ask for the Solear en Rama spring edition when available; the unfiltered version shows the style at its most expressive.
DO Jerez-Xeres-SherryPalomino Fino, Pedro Ximenez9-13 EUR retailMedium Oloroso
A classic semi-seco medium oloroso blend of Palomino and Pedro Ximenez, aged in the Williams and Humbert solera system. Rich, round, with dried fruit sweetness balanced by walnut bitterness and a long amber finish.
Tip: Serve slightly chilled as an aperitivo or with blue cheese and walnuts.
DO Jerez-Xeres-SherryPalomino Fino7-10 EUR retailFino
Osborne's entry-level fino from El Puerto de Santa Maria, light and dry with almond, citrus zest and a saline mineral finish. Aged under flor in the Osborne solera, one of the oldest in the Triangle.
Tip: A reliable fino at a bargain price; order it in any bar in El Puerto and it will be freshly poured from an open bottle that day.
DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de BarramedaPalomino Fino9-14 EUR retailManzanilla Pasada
A slightly aged manzanilla pasada (between standard manzanilla and amontillado in character) from the Argueso solera in Sanlucar. More oxidative and nutty than a young manzanilla while retaining flor freshness. Distinctive toasted bread, dried chamomile and sea salt profile.
Tip: San Leon Reserva is the step up from La Gitana for those who want more depth without losing Sanlucar salinity.
DO Jerez-Xeres-SherryPedro Ximenez9-14 EUR retail (50cl)Pedro Ximenez
Rich, deeply concentrated Pedro Ximenez from one of Jerez's oldest independent bodegas. Jet-black colour, aromas of dried figs, raisins, coffee and dark chocolate; 400-plus grams per litre of natural sweetness. One of the best-value PX expressions in the Sherry Triangle.
Tip: Serve a small pour over good vanilla ice cream for the simplest luxury dessert in Andalucia.