Palomino Fino

Palomino Fino is a Spanish grape variety that is mostly used in the production of sherry. Known as a high-yielding grape that produces mainly bland white wines that are low in acidity and sugar, the must from Palomino can oxidize quickly, which makes it ideal for the production of sherry—fortified and oxidized wines that hail from Jerez.

The grape is used in the production of various sherry styles, and it accounts for approximately 90% of sherry production. The first must is mostly used in the production of dry white wines such as Fino and Manzanilla, while the second pressing is usually made into darker and richer Oloroso.

Outside of Spain, Palomino Fino is also grown in France, South Africa, California, and Australia. Apart from Fino, Palomino has two more sub-varieties: Palomino de Jerez and Palomino Basto. Food pairing for Palomino wines mainly depends on the style of sherry.