In the glass
Aroma: almonds, light toffee, sea salt, chamomile, dried apple
Palate: hazelnut, citrus oil, mineral, caramel notes
Fino-Amontillado intermediate style from El Puerto de Santa María: the flor partially receded, yielding additional almond and light oxidative depth while retaining freshness.
What it pairs with
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Grilled prawns and gambas al ajillo
Seafood with garlic and olive oil is the El Puerto classic pairing. -
Mushroom montaditos (canapés)
Earthy mushroom bite suits the wine's partly oxidative nutty character. -
Jamón serrano
Salty cured ham and dry sherry is the Andalusian pairing archetype.
How to serve Coquinero Fino-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. Grilled prawns and gambas al ajillo, Mushroom montaditos (canapés), Jamón serrano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Coquinero is Osborne's semi-aged sherry in the intermediate Fino-Amontillado category. Founded in 1772 in El Puerto de Santa María by Thomas Osborne Mann, the bodega benefits from the Atlantic influence of the port town, where sea breezes moderate cellar temperatures. Coquinero (meaning a small cooking pot or a Cádiz cook) is a traditional Osborne label.
- 1772 — Osborne founded by Thomas Osborne Mann in El Puerto de Santa María
- 1900 — Coquinero registered as a commercial Fino-Amontillado label
Facts
- Producer
- Osborne
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- Progressive biological-to-oxidative ageing; intermediate between Fino and full Amontillado
- ABV
- 17.5%
- Price
- €10-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-12 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1772
Frequently asked about Coquinero Fino-Amontillado
What does Coquinero Fino-Amontillado taste like?
On the nose, almonds, light toffee, sea salt, chamomile, dried apple. On the palate, hazelnut, citrus oil, mineral, caramel notes. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long, dry and nutty finish. Fino-Amontillado intermediate style from El Puerto de Santa María: the flor partially receded, yielding additional almond and light oxidative depth while retaining freshness.
When should I drink Coquinero Fino-Amontillado?
Drink 2-12 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Coquinero Fino-Amontillado?
Grilled prawns and gambas al ajillo is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mushroom montaditos (canapés) and Jamón serrano. Seafood with garlic and olive oil is the El Puerto classic pairing.
What grapes are in Coquinero Fino-Amontillado?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.