What it pairs with
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Aceitunas manzanilla and almonds
Classic bar snacks that mirror the almond and olive brine character of the Fino. -
Serrano ham
Dry almond Fino is a traditional pairing with cured Spanish ham. -
Pescaíto frito
Light Fino's acidity and low body cut through fried seafood without competing.
How to serve Fino Marismeño
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. Aceitunas manzanilla and almonds, Serrano ham, Pescaíto frito. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Fino Marismeño takes its name from the Marismas, the coastal marshlands near the Guadalquivir delta where Sánchez Romate sources Palomino Fino from albariza soils influenced by the Atlantic. The wine has been produced since the 1960s as the house's entry-level Fino for everyday consumption.
- 1960 — Fino Marismeño introduced in the Sánchez Romate commercial range
Facts
- Producer
- Sánchez Romate
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- American oak butts; biological ageing under flor; Sánchez Romate solera; average 4-5 years
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €10-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-2 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1960
Frequently asked about Fino Marismeño
When should I drink Fino Marismeño?
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 Fino Marismeño?
Aceitunas manzanilla and almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Serrano ham and Pescaíto frito. Classic bar snacks that mirror the almond and olive brine character of the Fino.
What grapes are in Fino Marismeño?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.