Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 20 years from bottling.
bottling5 yrs20 yrs22 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Dry And Saline-Nutty finish

Aroma: hazelnut, dried apricot, sea salt, chamomile, light toffee

Palate: walnut, citrus oil, mineral, light rancio, dried herbs

Mid-tier Amontillado from Delgado Zuleta at the accessible entry below VORS; dry, nutty, with the characteristic Sanlúcar saline freshness from the Manzanilla origin.

What it pairs with

  • Toasted almonds with fino cheese
    Classic Andalusian aperitif complement for a dry Amontillado.
  • Grilled prawns with olive oil
    Savouriness of grilled shellfish amplifies the wine's mineral salinity.
  • Chicken liver pâté
    Rich pâté is cut by the wine's acidity while the nutty body provides depth.

How to serve Monteagudo Amontillado

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. Toasted almonds with fino cheese, Grilled prawns with olive oil, Chicken liver pâté. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Monteagudo is Delgado Zuleta's entry-level Amontillado, positioned below the Quo Vadis? VORS as an accessible expression of the bodega's biological-to-oxidative progression. It captures the characteristic Sanlúcar Amontillado character: saline, fresh and nutty, without the extreme concentration of the VORS tier.

  1. 1900: Monteagudo label registered as a commercial Amontillado brand

Facts

Producer
Delgado Zuleta · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Oak
Biological then oxidative ageing; mid-tier solera below VORS level
ABV
18.5%
Price
€15-28 at retail
Drinking window
5-20 from bottling
First vintage
1744

Frequently asked about Monteagudo Amontillado

What does Monteagudo Amontillado taste like?

On the nose, hazelnut, dried apricot, sea salt, chamomile, light toffee. On the palate, walnut, citrus oil, mineral, light rancio, dried herbs. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, dry and saline-nutty finish. Mid-tier Amontillado from Delgado Zuleta at the accessible entry below VORS; dry, nutty, with the characteristic Sanlúcar saline freshness from the Manzanilla origin.

When should I drink Monteagudo Amontillado?

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 Monteagudo Amontillado?

Toasted almonds with fino cheese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled prawns with olive oil and Chicken liver pâté. Classic Andalusian aperitif complement for a dry Amontillado.

What grapes are in Monteagudo Amontillado?

The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

Tags

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