Sherry Amontillado
DO Jerez, Gutiérrez Colosía, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Palomino |
| Producer: | Gutiérrez Colosía |
| Origin: | Spain / Sherry |
Description
The Amontillado cannot deny his "Fino past". A very exciting Sherry, with a nutty, chocolaty, toffee nose. On the palate it presents itself beside its nutty and smoky tones, unmistakably salty-maritime with refreshing acidity and at the same time it has a large structure density and a certain softness. A guarantee for great drinking pleasure!
Gutiérrez Colosía
Palomino
The knight of the grapes
In its native Andalusia, this white autochthonous variety occupies over 90% of the vineyard area. Worldwide, around 60,000 hectares are planted with Palomino. It can also be found in South Africa, France, Argentina, Australia, the United States (California), New Zealand and Cyprus.
Its clusters grow astonishingly large, and can reach a weight of over two kilograms. The golden berries are quite resistant to pressure and extremely aromatic, which is why Palomino are also sold as table grapes.
Its name derives from the Spanish knight Palomino, who became famous in the 13th century in the service of King Alfonso X for his performance as a fighter.
Spain
Spain – Variety and perfection
“Somewhere in la Mancha, in a place whose name I do not care to remember...,” begins Don Quixote's odyssey.
The most famous part is definitely when Don Quixote thinks windmills are his enemy and wants to fight them – until they nearly kill him. It’s possible there was a bit too much of the La Mancha wine at play. Spanish vines fight for their survival in rugged landscapes, battling fierce drought and rough soils. But they fight well.
