Paleish strawy gold, slightly deeper than most Finos and with some legs.
Nose
Full, touches of salinity and yeastiness from the Flor with early stage hints of autolysis. Still very much Fino but certainly developing, with slight traces of oxidation, toast, bitterness, and quince-like fruit, very complex and attractive.
Palate
Still Fino but fuller, touches of quince, salty yeasty bitterness. Interestingly it appears ever so slightly sweeter and more acidic than Tio Pepe but it isn't. Tangy, complex nuances and very long. Delicious.
Comments
This wine was drawn and selected from 142 butts in the 4th criadera of Fino Amontillado. The wine is 6 years old and most butts are still contain Flor. It was bottled "en rama" on the 21st October 2011 and released in November.
Price
About £14.00 (50cl)
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