What it pairs with
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Mojama (dried tuna) with almonds
The wine's saline depth and almond character are a natural match for the coastal salt-dried fish tradition. -
Patatas bravas with aioli
Crispy potato with garlic emulsion suits the wine's savoury, mineral weight.
How to serve La Cigarrera Amontillado En Rama
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. Mojama (dried tuna) with almonds, Patatas bravas with aioli. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
La Cigarrera's en rama philosophy extends to their Amontillado, drawn from the full biological-to-oxidative solera and bottled without filtration. The practice preserves the live volatile compounds that the filtration process typically removes, giving the wine a more complex, slightly turbid character valued by enthusiasts of unfiltered sherry.
- 1758 — Amontillado solera transition established at La Cigarrera
- 2012 — Amontillado En Rama released as a limited unfiltered bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas La Cigarrera
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
- Oak
- Full biological-to-oxidative transition; bottled unfiltered; American oak solera
- ABV
- 18.5%
- Price
- €25-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1758
Frequently asked about La Cigarrera Amontillado En Rama
When should I drink La Cigarrera Amontillado En Rama?
Drink 5-20 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with La Cigarrera Amontillado En Rama?
Mojama (dried tuna) with almonds is the canonical pairing; Patatas bravas with aioli is the other strong match. The wine's saline depth and almond character are a natural match for the coastal salt-dried fish tradition.
What grapes are in La Cigarrera Amontillado En Rama?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda.