Structure

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.

What it pairs with

  • Tapas selection
    An accessible everyday Fino pairs naturally with all manner of Spanish bar tapas.
  • Jamón serrano and almonds
    The classic aperitivo combination of dry Fino with cured ham and nuts.
  • Patatas a lo pobre
    Simple Andalusian potato dish with green peppers and olive oil pairs with light dry Fino.

How to serve Tío Mateo 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. Tapas selection, Jamón serrano and almonds, Patatas a lo pobre. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Palomino & Vergara was founded in 1765 as one of the old Jerez trading houses and is now part of the Estévez group. The Tío Mateo Fino has been the house's accessible everyday Fino label since the late 19th century, maintaining continuous production through various ownership transitions.

  1. 1765: Palomino & Vergara founding house established in Jerez
  2. 1880: Tío Mateo Fino established in the Palomino & Vergara commercial range

Facts

Producer
Palomino & Vergara · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Oak
American oak butts; biological ageing under flor in the Jerez solera system operated under Estévez group; average 4-5 years
ABV
15.0%
Price
€8-14 at retail
Drinking window
0-2 from bottling
First vintage
1880

Frequently asked about Tío Mateo Fino

When should I drink Tío Mateo 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 Tío Mateo Fino?

Tapas selection is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Jamón serrano and almonds and Patatas a lo pobre. An accessible everyday Fino pairs naturally with all manner of Spanish bar tapas.

What grapes are in Tío Mateo Fino?

The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.

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