Almacenista Amontillado de Sanlúcar de Barrameda 'Cuevas Jurado 1/21'

100% Palomino aged that starts it’s life as Manzanilla before being aged oxidatively for a combined total of 12 years • This Amontillado Solera consists of 21 casks which are aged in Manuel Cuevas Jurado’s bodegas in “Calle Trabajadero” (Trabajadero St.) in Sanlúcar de Barrameda • These styles of sherry used to be referred to as a “manzanilla amontillado” until recently when the Consejo Regulador legally changed the name back to simply “amontillado”.

Tasting Notes

Old gold color, this wine has a pungent and aromatic bouquet, reminiscent of the sea air of the Andalusian coastline. This is a classic Amontillado from Sanlúcar. Hazelnuts comes forward on the palate, with a light and attractive acidity. This wine is appreciated for its style and elegance, and has a long, dry finish.