Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 8 years from bottling.
bottling0 yrs8 yrs10 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

  • Braised pork cheeks
    The wine's nutty depth and medium body match slow-braised iberian pork richness.
  • Chicken with saffron and almonds
    Almond notes in the wine and the classic Andalusian sauce are natural companions.
  • Aged Gouda or Comté
    Toffee and caramel notes in the wine harmonise with aged hard cheese.

How to serve Tío Diego Amontillado

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. Braised pork cheeks, Chicken with saffron and almonds, Aged Gouda or Comté. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Tío Diego Amontillado is derived from Inocente Fino barrels whose flor has diminished, directing them toward oxidative ageing in the same Macharnudo Alto solera tradition. Named after a revered figure in the Valdespino family history, the wine represents the natural bridge between the biological and oxidative worlds of Jerez.

  1. 1890: Tío Diego Amontillado solera established at Valdespino

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Real Tesoro y Valdespino · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Oak
American oak butts; dual biological under flor then oxidative ageing; average 10-12 years
ABV
18.0%
Price
€18-28 at retail
Drinking window
0-8 from bottling
First vintage
1890

Frequently asked about Tío Diego Amontillado

When should I drink Tío Diego Amontillado?

Drink 0-8 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Tío Diego Amontillado?

Braised pork cheeks is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chicken with saffron and almonds and Aged Gouda or Comté. The wine's nutty depth and medium body match slow-braised iberian pork richness.

What grapes are in Tío Diego Amontillado?

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

Tags

dry fortified sherry low tannin medium acid medium body medium term mood contemplative mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with aperitif pairs with pork pairs with poultry palomino fino price trade up

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