In the glass
Aroma: fresh bread, almonds, light sea salt, green apple, chamomile
Palate: saline mineral, citrus, yeast, white flowers
Fino from the riverside bodega in El Puerto de Santa María; lighter and more delicate than Jerez-city Finos due to the Atlantic coastal influence on the cellar microclimate.
What it pairs with
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Gambas a la plancha
Grilled prawns with sea salt and lemon are the El Puerto waterfront classic. -
Fried fish platter (pescaíto frito)
Crispy mixed seafood with coarse salt is the traditional Cádiz provincial pairing. -
Olives and crisps
Briny, fatty snacks are elevated by the wine's clean cutting acidity.
How to serve Fino El Puerto
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 a la plancha, Fried fish platter (pescaíto frito), Olives and crisps. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gutiérrez Colosía's Fino is produced from their riverside bodega on the Avenida Bajamar in El Puerto de Santa María, where the Guadalete river meets the sea. The Atlantic conditions of this location moderate cellar temperatures and sustain flor yeast activity, producing a Fino that is lighter and more delicate than typical Jerez-city expressions.
- 1838 — Gutiérrez Colosía bodega established on the waterfront at El Puerto de Santa María
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosía
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- Biological ageing under flor in American oak butts; riverside solera system
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €8-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1838
Frequently asked about Fino El Puerto
What does Fino El Puerto taste like?
On the nose, fresh bread, almonds, light sea salt, green apple, chamomile. On the palate, saline mineral, citrus, yeast, white flowers. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a crisp, clean and persistent finish. Fino from the riverside bodega in El Puerto de Santa María; lighter and more delicate than Jerez-city Finos due to the Atlantic coastal influence on the cellar microclimate.
When should I drink Fino El Puerto?
Drink 1-3 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 Puerto?
Gambas a la plancha is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fried fish platter (pescaíto frito) and Olives and crisps. Grilled prawns with sea salt and lemon are the El Puerto waterfront classic.
What grapes are in Fino El Puerto?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.