Tío Mateo Fino

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

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

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