Romate Amontillado Sherry (750ml)

Wine Type

Fortified
Size

750ml
Country

Spain
Region

Jerez
Sub-Region

Jerez
ABV

17%

Romate is a family run house that has been producing fine Sherry (Jerez) since 1781. The key factors in crafting this wine style are the white Albariza soils, the Andalusian sun and the native grapes, Palomino, Airen and Pedro Ximenes. The production process for Sherry is a long and relatively complicated one with many steps in which Romate combines traditional and modern techniques in order to create a consistent quality product.

Tasting Notes

All Amontillado’s start off as Fino’s but during the ageing process, the protective flor yeast dies and the wine is exposed to oxygen, causing the wine to deepen in colour and develop complexing oxidative notes (associated with Oloroso Sherries). This is a slightly sweetened Amontillado, though still dry enough to enjoy it with tapas. It has a pronounced nutty aroma with a smooth and slightly sweet palate.

Method

Amontillado is a very unique wine due to its dual aging process: first under the veil of flor, typical of Fino and Manzanilla, followed by a period in which the flor disappears and the wine is exposed to oxidation. Made from palomino grapes, this fusion of aging processes makes the Amontillado wines extraordinarily complex and intriguing.