What it pairs with
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Croquetas de jamón
The nutty character of Classic Amontillado pairs with ham croquettes for a classic tapa combination. -
Pollo asado with herbs
Roast chicken with Andalusian herbs is a natural everyday companion to an approachable Amontillado. -
Manchego semi-curado
The mild nutty complexity of Classic Amontillado matches medium-aged Manchego.
History
Classic Amontillado is the accessible, everyday Amontillado in the Rey Fernando de Castilla Classic range. It represents the style of traditional Jerez Amontillado available at an accessible price, positioned below the premium Antique Amontillado from the same bodega.
- 1999 — Classic Amontillado introduced in the Rey Fernando de Castilla Classic range
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- American oak butts; dual biological and oxidative solera; Classic range; average 6-8 years
- ABV
- 17.5%
- Price
- €10-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-5 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1999