Guided visit of Bodegas Barón with an "en rama" tasting and tapas
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Profile
Structure
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Saffron rice The producer lists rice dishes; nutty depth suits saffron and seafood.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
- Aged cheese The producer lists cured cheeses; salty crystalline cheese meets the nutty wine.More wines for cheese →
- Spiced dishes The producer lists spiced food; dry oxidative notes hold up to spice.More wines for spicy and Asian food →
How to serve Amontillado 1822
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly; no decanting is needed for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Serve at 12-14°C. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Sherry copita or white-wine glass.
- Pair with the food. Saffron rice, Aged cheese, Spiced dishes. Match the wine's weight to the dish.
History
Palomino Amontillado of more than 20 years: a very long biological ageing typical of Sanlucar Manzanillas gives way, when the flor veil disappears, to oxidative ageing in century-old Amontillado butts. The 1822 in the name is a brand name, not a vintage; the house dates from 1822.
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Herederos de Argüeso · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- More than 20 years: long biological ageing, then oxidative ageing in century-old Amontillado butts
- ABV
- 19.0%
Frequently asked about Amontillado 1822
What does Amontillado 1822 taste like?
The producer describes a very long biological ageing of the kind found in Sanlucar's Manzanillas, followed by oxidative ageing in century-old Amontillado butts.
What food pairs with Amontillado 1822?
Saffron rice is the first match: the producer lists rice dishes; nutty depth suits saffron and seafood. Also try Aged cheese and Spiced dishes.
What grapes are in Amontillado 1822?
The producer lists Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.
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