Overview
Oloroso’s sweetness ranges from dry to medium, and it has nut, raisin and toasted flavours.
The sweetness of sherry varies depending on the sherry type. Sherry wines are characterised by a distinctive, slightly oxidised flavour. They often contain hints of ripe apple, toasted nuts and salt.
Fino and manzanilla, which age under a layer of flor yeast protecting them from oxygen, are light and dry with light floral and almond notes. Amontillado is an aged fino that has been further matured. Compared to fino, it is darker, richer and nuttier. Oloroso’s sweetness ranges from dry to medium, and it has nut, raisin and toasted flavours. Sweet cream sherries and Pedro Ximénez sherries are thick, syrupy and have caramel flavours.
Fino is best served chilled from a freshly opened bottle, enjoyed as an aperitif, with savouries or tapas. You can also try fino with sushi. Amontillado is a good match for soups or broths. Brown, nutty, dry oloroso, aged for years in casks without a protective layer of flor, is a perfect match for hard aged cheeses or game and meat dishes with an intense flavour. Dark brown, caramelised cream sherry and Pedro Ximénez can be paired with nuts, dried fruit, ice cream and date cake, or on its own as a dessert.
INFORMATION DETAILS
Alcohol: 19%