Although the generous ones from Montilla-Moriles (Córdoba) are not as well known as those from Jerez, they treasure an indisputable quality and personality. This Amontillado -which has two phases in the elaboration, the first of biological aging under veil in flower; the second, an oxidative aging for an average of twelve years - is an example of good Cordovan wines, with hints of pastry and dried fruit. It is an excellent aperitif wine, which served between 12 and 14º has good pairing possibilities: salty puff pastry, pickles, meat stews. It is preserved indefinitely in the bottle, thanks to its long oxidation process. It has an incomparable value for money.
| SMELL | Very sharp and intense. Complex aromas with hints of wood, nuts (hazelnut), spices and overripe fruits. |
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| TASTE | Very consistent, structured, warm, tasty, powerful, broad and persistent. Elegant aftertaste. Powerful retronasality. |
| VITICULTURE | Vineyard located in the two areas of superior quality. Albariza lands of the Sierra de Montilla and the Moriles Altos, whose texture allows optimal ripening of the grape. The climate is hot and dry. |
| WINEMAKING | Selection of "yolk" musts, natural fermentation at controlled temperature and without the need for a header. (Similar to that of the Fino since, in short, it is an old Fino that after a long period of biological aging under a veil of flower, has undergone another stage, even greater, of oxidative aging). Biological aging under flower veil (> 10 years) followed by oxidative aging (> 15 years). The two processes take place in American oak casks with a capacity of 500/600 L. and using the criaderas and soleras system. Together, its aging and aging time is 25/30 years. |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | 16 ° C |
| ALCOHOL | 19 |
| SIDE TIP | Appetizer and accompanying cold cuts, hot soups, gazpachos, fried fish and blue cheeses. Culinary use in the preparation of dishes and gastronomic specialties. |
| TYPE OF AGRICULTURE | Traditional |
| GRAPE TYPE | Peter Jimenez. |
| CONSUME PREFERABLY IN | 2018 - 2039 |