Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 15 years from bottling.
bottling0 yrs15 yrs17 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.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryVery Long And Dry With Persistent Hazelnut finish

Aroma: old beeswax, dried orange rind, tobacco, roasted nuts

Palate: walnut oil, bitter caramel, leather, woody spice

VORS Amontillado of exceptional age from Williams & Humbert, minimum 30 years average age. Old beeswax, dried orange rind and tobacco on the nose; walnut oil and leather on the palate.

What it pairs with

  • Whole roasted almonds
    The wine's hazelnut and walnut registers mirror roasted almonds classically.
  • Aged Manchego or Idiazabal
    Very old Amontillado pairs with complex aged Spanish sheep's milk cheeses.
  • Mushroom and truffle risotto
    Oxidative complexity and dried-herb notes resonate with earthy truffle-mushroom preparations.

How to serve Jalifa Amontillado VORS

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. Whole roasted almonds, Aged Manchego or Idiazabal, Mushroom and truffle risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Jalifa is Williams & Humbert's VORS Amontillado, sourced from soleras established in the 1930s during the era of Jerez's great merchant families. The name Jalifa refers to a traditional Moroccan title used for the viceroy of the Spanish protectorate of Morocco, reflecting Jerez's historical trade connections with North Africa.

  1. 1935: Jalifa Amontillado solera established at Williams & Humbert
  2. 2000: VORS certification conferred by the Consejo Regulador

Facts

Producer
Williams & Humbert · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino
Classification
DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Oak
American oak butts; VORS certified minimum 30 years average age; dual biological then oxidative ageing
ABV
20.0%
Price
€55-90 at retail
Drinking window
0-15 from bottling
First vintage
1935

Frequently asked about Jalifa Amontillado VORS

What does Jalifa Amontillado VORS taste like?

On the nose, old beeswax, dried orange rind, tobacco, roasted nuts. On the palate, walnut oil, bitter caramel, leather, woody spice. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a very long and dry with persistent hazelnut finish. VORS Amontillado of exceptional age from Williams & Humbert, minimum 30 years average age. Old beeswax, dried orange rind and tobacco on the nose; walnut oil and leather on the palate.

When should I drink Jalifa Amontillado VORS?

Drink 0-15 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Jalifa Amontillado VORS?

Whole roasted almonds is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Manchego or Idiazabal and Mushroom and truffle risotto. The wine's hazelnut and walnut registers mirror roasted almonds classically.

What grapes are in Jalifa Amontillado VORS?

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

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