Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
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.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean, Dry And Slightly Nutty finish

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

  • 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.

  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 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.

  1. 1975: Jarana Fino introduced in the Lustau Solera Reserva portfolio

Facts

Producer
Emilio Lustau · visiting guide
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.

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