Amontillado

Amontillado is a rich and complex dry sherry variety. It is made from Palomino grapes, but unlike Fino and Manzanilla, this fortified wine is first aged biologically—under a layer of flor—and when the flor disappears, the wine is exposed to oxidation.

Depending on the level of maturation, Amontillado can have a slightly different character, but it is typically topaz or amber in color, while its aromatic profile usually includes complex nutty and herbal notes, with hints of oak. The wine should be served slightly chilled, and though it can be slowly sipped on its own, it also pairs well with hard cheeses, jamón Iberico, and vegetables such as mushrooms, artichokes, and asparagus.