What it pairs with
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Jamón ibérico
The wine's almond character and dry freshness pair naturally with acorn-fed cured ham. -
Ortiguillas fritas
Sea anemone fritters, a Jerez local speciality, have a marine richness the Fino's salinity complements. -
Almonds, olives and pickled vegetables
Classic Andalusian aperitivo snacks that mirror the wine's own character.
How to serve Fino El Maestro Sierra
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. Jamón ibérico, Ortiguillas fritas, Almonds, olives and pickled vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
El Maestro Sierra (meaning 'the sierra master') was founded around 1830 in a bodega in the Jerez historic centre and has been associated with the Borrego family for generations. The estate produces extremely limited quantities from very old soleras in traditional conditions, with no industrial infrastructure.
- 1830 — El Maestro Sierra bodega founded in the historic centre of Jerez
Facts
- Producer
- El Maestro Sierra
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- American oak butts; biological ageing under flor from old soleras in the historic centre of Jerez; average 5-6 years
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-3 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1830
Frequently asked about Fino El Maestro Sierra
When should I drink Fino El Maestro Sierra?
Drink 0-3 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fino El Maestro Sierra?
Jamón ibérico is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Ortiguillas fritas and Almonds, olives and pickled vegetables. The wine's almond character and dry freshness pair naturally with acorn-fed cured ham.
What grapes are in Fino El Maestro Sierra?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.