Royal Esmeralda Fino

What it pairs with

• Serrano ham and olives
  Classic Fino aperitivo pairing: almond notes meet the saltiness of ham and olives.
• Garlic prawns
  Saline freshness and high acidity cut through garlic oil and complement the ocean character of prawns.
• Queso manchego fresco
  Fresh, mild sheep's milk cheese is matched by the light, dry character of the Fino.

How to serve Royal Esmeralda Fino

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. Serrano ham and olives, Garlic prawns, Queso manchego fresco. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Royal Esmeralda Fino is Sandeman Jerez's premium dry Fino, positioned above the house's standard Character range as a more refined expression of biological ageing. The Sandeman brand was founded in 1790 by George Sandeman and is now part of Sogrape, producing both port and sherry from Jerez.

1. 1790 — Sandeman founded in London by George Sandeman, with Jerez sherry operations established
2. 1970 — Royal Esmeralda Fino positioned as the premium Fino in the Sandeman Jerez range

Facts

Producer

Sandeman Jerez

Grapes

Palomino Fino

Classification

DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

Oak

American oak butts; biological ageing under flor; Sandeman Jerez fine Fino solera; average 4-5 years

ABV

15.0%

Price

€12-18 at retail

Drinking window

0-2 from bottling

First vintage

1970

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