In the glass
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
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 1900 — Monteagudo label registered as a commercial Amontillado brand
Facts
- Producer
- Delgado Zuleta
- 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.