What it pairs with
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Coquinas (small clams) sautéed
Ocean-fresh shellfish and Atlantic Fino are a natural El Puerto combination. -
Jamón and bread
The simplest and most traditional Andalusian Fino companion.
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. Coquinas (small clams) sautéed, Jamón and bread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bodegas Obregón has operated in El Puerto de Santa María since 1890, maintaining traditional biological Fino and Manzanilla soleras in the Atlantic-influenced port town environment. A family-run almacenista bodega contributing to the El Puerto sherry trade.
- 1890 — Bodegas Obregón founded in El Puerto de Santa María
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Obregón
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- Biological ageing under flor in American oak butts; El Puerto de Santa María solera
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €7-12 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1890
Frequently asked about Fino El Puerto
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?
Coquinas (small clams) sautéed is the canonical pairing; Jamón and bread is the other strong match. Ocean-fresh shellfish and Atlantic Fino are a natural El Puerto combination.
What grapes are in Fino El Puerto?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.