Item Number: 7297 UPC: 8423360040028

Country: Spain
Region: Andalusia Sub Region: Andalusia
Appellation/AVA: Jerez DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Pago Balbaino
Grape(s): 100% Palomino
Type: Wine - Fortified
Bottle Size: 500ml Pack: 6
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 19
Soil Type: Albariza
Grapes are from older vines on the estate vineyard Pago Balbaino. The solera of the 'Antique' Fino is used to feed the third criadera of 'Antique' Amontillado, which averages more than 20 years. The wine is bottled only once a year, in the winter, with the cold weather acting as a natural clarifier so very little filtration is needed.

Amontillado is characterized by being darker than Finos, but lighter than Olorosos. Amontillados are essentially aged Finos that have undergone some amount of oxidative aging and fortification. A cask of Fino is considered to be Amontillado if the layer of flor fails to develop adequately, is intentionally killed by fortification or is allowed to die off. So that the wine does not oxidize without the protection of the flor, it must be fortified.

Fernando de Castilla 'Antique' Amontillado is light amber in color. The wine is exceptionally aromatic and provides a long aftertaste.