Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from bottling.
bottling0 yrs5 yrs8 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

  • Tapas of croquetas and patatas bravas
    The approachable dry-nuttiness of Character Amontillado pairs well with Spanish bar food.
  • Mild cheese and crackers
    Moderate complexity of commercial Amontillado suits mild cheese platters for everyday enjoyment.
  • Almonds and dried fruits
    The wine's almond register and moderate sweetness complement these classic accompaniments.

How to serve Character 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. Tapas of croquetas and patatas bravas, Mild cheese and crackers, Almonds and dried fruits. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Character Amontillado is the entry-level dry style in Sandeman Jerez's Character range, designed for everyday accessibility. The wine is produced from the standard Sandeman solera-criadera system in Jerez and is the house's main commercial Amontillado, widely distributed in major markets.

  1. 1965: Character Amontillado introduced in the Sandeman Jerez Character range

Facts

Producer
Sandeman Jerez · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Oak
American oak butts; dual biological and oxidative solera; Character range; average 6-8 years
ABV
17.5%
Price
€10-16 at retail
Drinking window
0-5 from bottling
First vintage
1965

Frequently asked about Character Amontillado

When should I drink Character Amontillado?

Drink 0-5 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Character Amontillado?

Tapas of croquetas and patatas bravas is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mild cheese and crackers and Almonds and dried fruits. The approachable dry-nuttiness of Character Amontillado pairs well with Spanish bar food.

What grapes are in Character Amontillado?

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

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