In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong And Waxy With Persistent Flor Complexity finish

Aroma: fresh chamomile, toasted hazelnut, green olive brine, cold cream

Palate: wax, salted almonds, preserved lemon, fresh herbs

Seasonally released unfiltered version of Tío Pepe drawn from the most active flor scales. Greater texture and flor complexity than the standard bottling.

What it pairs with

  • Ortiguillas (sea anemone fritters)
    The waxy flor texture and ocean brine echo the sea anemone's marine richness.
  • Tortillitas de camarones
    The crisp shrimp-and-chickpea pancake is lifted by the wine's saline freshness.
  • Almonds and olives
    Classic aperitivo pairing that amplifies the wine's own almond-and-brine character.

History

The En Rama release was pioneered by González Byass as a seasonal bottling of Tío Pepe drawn in early spring when the flor veil is at peak thickness, before summer heat thins it. Minimal fining and no cold stabilisation preserve the wine's natural haze and maximum flor complexity.

  1. 2010 — First annual En Rama seasonal bottling introduced by González Byass
  2. 2018 — Programme expanded with numbered saca (drawn-off date) on every bottle

Facts

Producer
González Byass
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Oak
American oak butts; minimal clarification and filtration before bottling in spring
ABV
15.0%
Price
€18-28 at retail
Drinking window
0-1 from bottling
First vintage
2010

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