Amontillado means “made in the style of Montilla” and in its purest version such as is the case with this wine, has developed through 15 years ageing in oak barrel soleras. It's exposure to ageing both with and without natural yeast "Flor" presence, lends it colour, complexity and rich full palate while retaining the freshness of its origins as a Fino.
A harmonious blend of finesse, elegance and age. Pungent well developed nose, with an inimitable character of nuts and dried figs. Deep flavour and smoky character both soft and strong. Silky dry on the palate with a very long finish true to its complex structure.
I haven’t tried every bottle in this selection yet, however, so far they are all very tasty. I’m a Chardonnay lover, always on the look out for a dryish not sweet wine and these are just right for me. An excellent mixed case and we’ll priced.
This was a very nice surprise in Wine Direct’s very welcome Plenty Under $20 category. Beautifully fruity, rich and smooth. Often the Plenty Under $20 range is a little light for the depth I like but I will definitely be reordering this one.
A great summer wine… elegant and a fine balance of lighter fruit and delicate acidity with a nice dry finish. Very drinkable with or without food. A nice change from our usual unoaked French Chardonnay