Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 2 years from bottling.
bottling0 yrs2 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

  • 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 · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Royal Esmeralda Fino

When should I drink Royal Esmeralda Fino?

Drink 0-2 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Royal Esmeralda Fino?

Serrano ham and olives is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Garlic prawns and Queso manchego fresco. Classic Fino aperitivo pairing: almond notes meet the saltiness of ham and olives.

What grapes are in Royal Esmeralda Fino?

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

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