Amontillado La Cigarrera

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A fresh, light and easy-drinking amontillado from Sanlúcar; less “fat” than its Jerez counterparts. A wine that brings together the best of both worlds: the freshness of the manzanilla it once was, and the maturity and complexity of its later oxidative ageing.

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A fresh, light and thoroughly enjoyable amontillado from Sanlúcar, less “fat” than the amontillados of Jerez. A wine that brings together the best of two worlds: the freshness of the manzanilla it once was, with the maturity and complexity of its later crianza oxidativa.

Grape
Palomino 100%
Origin
D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Type
Generoso
ABV
17% vol.
Serve
12–14 ºC

Tasting note

AppearanceTo the eye it shows an elegant amber colour, clean and bright with golden highlights.

NoseOn the nose it is very complex, combining sharp, fresh, saline and yeasty notes with toasted hazelnuts, fine woods and a certain caramelisation.

PalateOn the palate it is dry, firm, ample and very enveloping. The attack is slightly sharp and fresh, then gives way to more complex notes of toast, smoke, wood and nuts. It leaves an extremely long and persistent aftertaste.

PairingIt will be the perfect ally for dishes that are difficult to pair with other wines, such as artichokes, asparagus and cold soups. Also with white meats, bluefin tuna, oily fish and very mature cheeses. Spectacular alongside a good consommé or seasonal mushrooms.

Winemaking

This wine starts life as a manzanilla which, after four or five years of crianza biológica, is fortified to 18% vol., causing the flor to disappear. It then rests as long again in century-old botas in contact with oxygen.

House recommendation

Serve between 12ºC and 14ºC in a wide glass.

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