Character Amontillado

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

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

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