Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 2 years from bottling.
bottling0 yrs2 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.

What it pairs with

  • Jamón ibérico and Manchego
    Classic Spanish aperitivo combination naturally matched by dry Fino.
  • Fried fish from the Cádiz coast
    Light acidity and low body complement fried coastal fish without competing.
  • Aceitunas aliñadas (seasoned olives)
    The wine's brine character is echoed by marinated Andalusian olives.

How to serve Fino Páez Morilla

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. Jamón ibérico and Manchego, Fried fish from the Cádiz coast, Aceitunas aliñadas (seasoned olives). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Bodegas Páez Morilla was founded in 1870 and has maintained traditional Fino and Pedro Ximénez production from old soleras in the Jerez historic centre. The family bodega operates on a small scale typical of almacenista houses, contributing aged wines to the regional network.

  1. 1890: Fino Páez Morilla established in the family bodega's commercial range

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Páez Morilla · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Oak
American oak butts; biological ageing under flor in the traditional Páez Morilla solera; average 4-5 years
ABV
15.0%
Price
€10-16 at retail
Drinking window
0-2 from bottling
First vintage
1890

Frequently asked about Fino Páez Morilla

When should I drink Fino Páez Morilla?

Drink 0-2 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Fino Páez Morilla?

Jamón ibérico and Manchego is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fried fish from the Cádiz coast and Aceitunas aliñadas (seasoned olives). Classic Spanish aperitivo combination naturally matched by dry Fino.

What grapes are in Fino Páez Morilla?

The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.

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