What it pairs with
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Queso de oveja curado (hard sheep's cheese)
Complex aged sheep's milk cheese matches the depth and oxidative character of 12-year Amontillado. -
Lomo ibérico
Loin of cured Iberian pork complements the nutty, complex register of old Amontillado. -
Consommé with mushroom
Traditional match of aged Amontillado with savoury clear broth.
How to serve Amontillado 12 Años
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Sherry copita: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Queso de oveja curado (hard sheep's cheese), Lomo ibérico, Consommé with mushroom. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Amontillado 12 Años from El Maestro Sierra is produced from old soleras in the historic centre bodega. The 12 años designation confirms minimum 12 years of combined biological and oxidative ageing, resulting in a wine of greater depth and complexity than the commercial Amontillados of large bodegas.
- 1850 — El Maestro Sierra Amontillado solera established in the Jerez historic centre
Facts
- Producer
- El Maestro Sierra
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- American oak butts; dual biological and oxidative ageing in old El Maestro Sierra soleras; minimum 12 years
- ABV
- 18.5%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-10 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1850
Frequently asked about Amontillado 12 Años
When should I drink Amontillado 12 Años?
Drink 0-10 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Amontillado 12 Años?
Queso de oveja curado (hard sheep's cheese) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lomo ibérico and Consommé with mushroom. Complex aged sheep's milk cheese matches the depth and oxidative character of 12-year Amontillado.
What grapes are in Amontillado 12 Años?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.