In the glass
Aroma: hazelnut, toffee, dried apple, light sea salt, chamomile
Palate: walnut, caramel, citrus oil, saline mineral
El Puerto Amontillado with hazelnut and light caramel character; the Atlantic microclimate of the riverside bodega gives a lighter, fresher character than inland Jerez Amontillado.
What it pairs with
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Gambas al ajillo
Garlic prawns with a glass of dry Amontillado is a traditional El Puerto combination. -
Almonds and serrano ham
Classic dry-sherry aperitif accompaniments. -
Mushroom croquetas
Creamy mushroom croquettes and nutty Amontillado are a natural bridge.
How to serve 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. Gambas al ajillo, Almonds and serrano ham, Mushroom croquetas. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gutiérrez Colosía's Amontillado follows the standard El Puerto progression from Fino biological ageing to oxidative. The riverside location moderates the cellar's temperature and humidity, producing an Amontillado that retains a lighter, more delicate character compared to the richer, more concentrated Amontillados of Jerez's inland bodegas.
- 1838 — Amontillado solera established at the riverside El Puerto bodega
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosía
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- Progressive biological-to-oxidative ageing in American oak solera
- ABV
- 18.5%
- Price
- €12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1838
Frequently asked about Amontillado
What does Amontillado taste like?
On the nose, hazelnut, toffee, dried apple, light sea salt, chamomile. On the palate, walnut, caramel, citrus oil, saline mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, dry and nutty finish. El Puerto Amontillado with hazelnut and light caramel character; the Atlantic microclimate of the riverside bodega gives a lighter, fresher character than inland Jerez Amontillado.
When should I drink 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 Amontillado?
Gambas al ajillo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Almonds and serrano ham and Mushroom croquetas. Garlic prawns with a glass of dry Amontillado is a traditional El Puerto combination.
What grapes are in Amontillado?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.