What it pairs with
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Tortilla española
Classic Spanish potato omelette is a natural everyday companion to a fresh dry Fino. -
Jamón and cheese board
Dry Fino is the universal companion to Spanish cured meats and cheese. -
Fried calamari
The high acidity and lightness of Fino cut through the batter of fried squid.
How to serve Classic Fino
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. Tortilla española, Jamón and cheese board, Fried calamari. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Classic range of Rey Fernando de Castilla was established to provide accessible, everyday styles at the Santiago-quarter bodega in Jerez. The Classic Fino is the entry-level biological sherry in the range, produced from the same Santiago solera infrastructure as the premium Antique series.
- 1999 — Classic Fino 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; biological ageing under flor; Classic range; average 3-4 years
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €10-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-2 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1999
Frequently asked about Classic Fino
When should I drink Classic 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 Classic Fino?
Tortilla española is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Jamón and cheese board and Fried calamari. Classic Spanish potato omelette is a natural everyday companion to a fresh dry Fino.
What grapes are in Classic Fino?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.