What it pairs with
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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.
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.
- 1790 — Sandeman founded in London by George Sandeman, with Jerez sherry operations established
- 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