What it pairs with
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Braised rabbit with herbs
The dry oxidative complexity matches white-meat game; the herbal notes in the wine complement the aromatics. -
Jamón ibérico cortado a cuchillo
The extreme complexity of very old Amontillado is a peer to hand-sliced acorn-fed Iberian ham. -
Aged Manchego or Zamorano
Old hard sheep's milk cheese with the complexity to match a VORS Amontillado.
How to serve NPU Amontillado VORS
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. Braised rabbit with herbs, Jamón ibérico cortado a cuchillo, Aged Manchego or Zamorano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
NPU is an abbreviation of 'Nippur', an ancient city of Mesopotamia that inspired the house's premium label. The Amontillado VORS solera at Sánchez Romate was established in the early 20th century and is one of the oldest active Amontillado soleras in Jerez. VORS certification confirms minimum 30 years average age through isotopic analysis.
- 1922 — NPU Amontillado VORS solera established at Sánchez Romate
- 2000 — VORS certification conferred by the Consejo Regulador
Facts
- Producer
- Sánchez Romate
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- American oak butts; VORS certified minimum 30 years average age; dual biological and oxidative ageing
- ABV
- 20.5%
- Price
- €50-85 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-15 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1922
Frequently asked about NPU Amontillado VORS
When should I drink NPU Amontillado VORS?
Drink 0-15 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with NPU Amontillado VORS?
Braised rabbit with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Jamón ibérico cortado a cuchillo and Aged Manchego or Zamorano. The dry oxidative complexity matches white-meat game; the herbal notes in the wine complement the aromatics.
What grapes are in NPU Amontillado VORS?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.