In the glass
Aroma: roasted almonds, toffee, light sea salt, dried orange, chamomile
Palate: walnut, dried apricot, caramel, mineral saline
Sanlúcar Amontillado with hazelnut and toffee character; the biological Manzanilla origin gives a characteristic saline freshness to the oxidative nutty depth.
What it pairs with
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Salmorejo cordobés
Thick cold tomato soup finds a savoury counterpart in dry Amontillado. -
Tapas of salted nuts and olives
Classic Andalusian aperitif combination for dry Amontillado. -
Soft-scrambled eggs with truffle
Rich eggs with earthy truffle benefit from the wine's savoury, mineral depth.
How to serve Las Medallas Amontillado
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. Salmorejo cordobés, Tapas of salted nuts and olives, Soft-scrambled eggs with truffle. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Las Medallas (The Medals) takes its name from the show awards Argüeso won in 19th-century European wine expositions. The Amontillado is produced in the Barrio Bajo cellars from a solera that begins as San León Manzanilla and undergoes full biological-to-oxidative progression.
- 1880 — Las Medallas name adopted following Argüeso wins at European exhibitions
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Herederos de Argüeso
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
- Oak
- Biological then oxidative ageing in American oak solera
- ABV
- 18.5%
- Price
- €12-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1822
Frequently asked about Las Medallas Amontillado
What does Las Medallas Amontillado taste like?
On the nose, roasted almonds, toffee, light sea salt, dried orange, chamomile. On the palate, walnut, dried apricot, caramel, mineral saline. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, nutty and fresh finish. Sanlúcar Amontillado with hazelnut and toffee character; the biological Manzanilla origin gives a characteristic saline freshness to the oxidative nutty depth.
When should I drink Las Medallas Amontillado?
Drink 3-15 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Las Medallas Amontillado?
Salmorejo cordobés is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tapas of salted nuts and olives and Soft-scrambled eggs with truffle. Thick cold tomato soup finds a savoury counterpart in dry Amontillado.
What grapes are in Las Medallas Amontillado?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda.