Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 8 years from bottling.
bottling0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • Croquetas de bacalao (salt cod croquettes)
    Nutty Amontillado pairs well with the savoury richness of salt cod and béchamel in fried croquettes.
  • Champiñones al ajillo (garlic mushrooms)
    The earthy, savoury notes of Amontillado complement garlic-sautéed mushrooms.
  • Queso manchego semi-curado
    Medium-aged sheep's cheese with the nutty moderate complexity of family Amontillado.

How to serve Amontillado Faustino González

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Sherry copita: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Croquetas de bacalao (salt cod croquettes), Champiñones al ajillo (garlic mushrooms), Queso manchego semi-curado. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Bodegas Faustino González was founded in 1920 as a mid-sized family Jerez producer contributing Amontillado and Oloroso to the regional almacenista network. The Amontillado is produced from traditional dual biological and oxidative soleras in Jerez's historic production zone.

  1. 1940: Amontillado Faustino González established in the family bodega's commercial range

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Faustino González · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Oak
American oak butts; dual biological and oxidative ageing; average 8-10 years
ABV
18.0%
Price
€12-18 at retail
Drinking window
0-8 from bottling
First vintage
1940

Frequently asked about Amontillado Faustino González

When should I drink Amontillado Faustino González?

Drink 0-8 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Amontillado Faustino González?

Croquetas de bacalao (salt cod croquettes) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Champiñones al ajillo (garlic mushrooms) and Queso manchego semi-curado. Nutty Amontillado pairs well with the savoury richness of salt cod and béchamel in fried croquettes.

What grapes are in Amontillado Faustino González?

The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.

Tags

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