Valdespino "Tio Diego" Amontillado Dry Sherry, 750ml

Part of the Premium Collection, this is sourced exclusively from the estate-owned Macharnudo Alto vineyard in Jerez Superior, grown on chalky albariza soils. The wine undergoes initial alcoholic fermentation in oak casks followed by biological aging under a layer of flor for approximately 8 to 10 years (essentially the continuation of the Fino Inocente solera line). After the flor naturally dies off, the wine enters a dedicated 10-criadera solera system for an additional 8 to 10 years of oxidative maturation, reaching an average age of over 18 years before bottling bone-dry.

Tasting Note:

Aromas of toasted hazelnut, roasted almond, and dried orange peel pair with subtle yeast notes, varnished wood, sea salt, and tobacco leaf. The palate is bone-dry, crisp, and structured, combining the linear saline acidity of its early flor maturation with the nutty warmth and weight of prolonged oxidative aging. The finish is long, intense, and distinctly savory.

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Region: Andalucia, Jerez

Variety: Palomino

Rating: Wine Advocate 92