La Ina Fino

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What it pairs with

• Jamón serrano The classic Spanish aperitivo pairing of dry Fino and cured ham.More wines for ham →
• Gambas al ajillo Light body and salinity pair well with garlic prawns.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
• Olives and almonds Classic bar snacks that amplify the wine's own olive-brine and almond notes.More wines for dessert →

With cheese

Queso de Grazalema Our pick La Pastora suggests its sheep cheese cured in olive oil and wheat bran as a starter before meals with a good wine of the Cádiz land. A Fino is bone dry and aged under flor, and sherry.wine calls Fino an ideal aperitif wine.

How to serve La Ina 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, Gambas al ajillo, Olives and almonds. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Ina Fino was the flagship Fino product of Pedro Domecq, founded in 1730. The La Ina brand was established in the late 18th century. Following the dissolution of the Pedro Domecq company, the brand is now held by Beam Suntory.

1. 1793La Ina Fino brand established by Pedro Domecq
2. 2005Pedro Domecq assets, including La Ina, acquired by Allied Domecq and subsequently Beam Suntory

Facts

Producer

Pedro Domecq (Beam Suntory) · visiting guide

Grapes

Palomino Fino

Classification

DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

Oak

American oak butts; biological ageing under flor; historic Pedro Domecq solera now operated by Beam Suntory; average 4-5 years

ABV

15.0%

Price

€8-14 at retail

Drinking window

0-2 from bottling

First vintage

1793

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