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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 above 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.More wines for vegetables and salads →
  • Mild cheese and crackers Moderate complexity of commercial Amontillado suits mild cheese platters for everyday enjoyment.More wines for cheese →
  • Almonds and dried fruits The wine's almond register and moderate sweetness complement these classic accompaniments.More wines for dessert →

With cheese

Queso de cabra payoya Our pick Payoyo describes its semicured goat cheese as very creamy, nutty, slightly acid and savoury. A dry Amontillado, aged first under flor and then in contact with air, has the depth to meet it, and sherry.wine names semi-cured cheeses for Amontillado. Queso de Grazalema Our pick Payoyo describes its semicured goat and sheep blend as very melting and slightly acid, with a hint of hazelnut. A dry Amontillado, aged under flor and then in contact with air, meets it with oxidative depth, and sherry.wine names semi-cured cheeses for Amontillado.

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. 1965Character 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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