Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from bottling.
bottling1 yrs3 yrs8 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.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryCrisp, Clean And Persistent finish

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

  • 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.

  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. 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.

  1. 1838: Gutiérrez Colosía bodega established on the waterfront at El Puerto de Santa María

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosía · visiting guide
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

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.

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