In the glass
Aroma: toasted almonds, green apple, bread crust, light herbs
Palate: citrus peel, almonds, mineral salinity, chamomile
Jerez Fino from the Lustau Solera Reserva range. Pale golden, bone dry, with almond and green apple notes and a clean saline finish.
What it pairs with
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Jamón serrano and almonds
The classic Fino pairing; the wine's almond notes find a mirror in the ham and nuts. -
Gazpacho
The crisp acidity refreshes the palate between spoonfuls of cold tomato soup. -
Pescaíto frito (fried small fish)
Light body and high acidity cut through the fry batter without overwhelming the fish.
How to serve Jarana Fino
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. Jamón serrano and almonds, Gazpacho, Pescaíto frito (fried small fish). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Jarana Fino is part of Lustau's Solera Reserva range, which highlights individually selected soleras rather than blended production lots. The name Jarana (a festive party in Andalusian vernacular) reflects the wine's convivial, food-friendly character as a Fino designed for the table rather than solo sipping.
- 1975 — Jarana Fino introduced in the Lustau Solera Reserva portfolio
Facts
- Producer
- Emilio Lustau
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- American oak butts; biological ageing under flor in Jerez; Solera Reserva range; average 4-5 years
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €10-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-2 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1975
Frequently asked about Jarana Fino
What does Jarana Fino taste like?
On the nose, toasted almonds, green apple, bread crust, light herbs. On the palate, citrus peel, almonds, mineral salinity, chamomile. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, dry and slightly nutty finish. Jerez Fino from the Lustau Solera Reserva range. Pale golden, bone dry, with almond and green apple notes and a clean saline finish.
When should I drink Jarana Fino?
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 Jarana Fino?
Jamón serrano and almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Gazpacho and Pescaíto frito (fried small fish). The classic Fino pairing; the wine's almond notes find a mirror in the ham and nuts.
What grapes are in Jarana Fino?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.