In the glass
Aroma: fresh almonds, light herbs, green apple, citrus zest
Palate: mineral salinity, almond cream, lemon, fresh bread
Dry and clean Jerez Fino from Williams & Humbert's Don Zoilo range. Light with fresh almonds, mineral salinity and a clean dry finish.
What it pairs with
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Jamón serrano
The classic Fino and ham pairing: almond notes amplify the nuttiness of cured ham. -
Boquerones en vinagre
High acidity and saline minerality complement marinated anchovies. -
Gambas al pil-pil
Light body and salinity pair well with garlic prawns in the Basque style.
How to serve Don Zoilo Fino
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Sherry copita: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Jamón serrano, Boquerones en vinagre, Gambas al pil-pil. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Don Zoilo is the premium range of Williams & Humbert, established to offer a step up from the commercial Dry Sack medium. The Fino was introduced in the 1950s as a classic Jerez biological sherry intended for the Spanish domestic market and specialist exports, where dry Fino style was preferred over the sweet medium style popular in Britain.
- 1955 — Don Zoilo Fino introduced in the Williams & Humbert range
Facts
- Producer
- Williams & Humbert
- Grapes
- Palomino Fino
- Classification
- DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
- Oak
- American oak butts; biological ageing under flor; Williams & Humbert Fino solera; average 4-5 years
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- €12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-2 from bottling
- First vintage
- 1955
Frequently asked about Don Zoilo Fino
What does Don Zoilo Fino taste like?
On the nose, fresh almonds, light herbs, green apple, citrus zest. On the palate, mineral salinity, almond cream, lemon, fresh bread. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean and dry with gentle nut fade finish. Dry and clean Jerez Fino from Williams & Humbert's Don Zoilo range. Light with fresh almonds, mineral salinity and a clean dry finish.
When should I drink Don Zoilo 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 Don Zoilo Fino?
Jamón serrano is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boquerones en vinagre and Gambas al pil-pil. The classic Fino and ham pairing: almond notes amplify the nuttiness of cured ham.
What grapes are in Don Zoilo Fino?
The blend is Palomino Fino. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.