Juan Antonio Gomez Ramirez, dressed in the traditional Andalusian “Traje Corto”, invites you to try this Cream, a blend of Fino and Pedro Ximenez. You will be transported to the south of Spain, where everything moves more slowly. Salud!
D.O. Montilla Moriles
Type of Wine: Sherry
Appellation of Origin: DO Montilla Moriles
Winery: La Aurora, Montilla, Cordoba
Varietal: 100% Pedro Ximenez. Vines are between 60 and 80 years old.
Terrain: The climate in interior of Andalucia is made up of a brutally hot summer, and a somewhat milder winter. The average temperature in December/January is 61º F. The annual rainfall is below 20 inches per year, and the soil conditions can only be described as poor.
Harvest: Hand picked and selected twice: initially in the vineyard, with a second selection on receipt at the winery.
Ageing: This Cream is made using an Olorosso with a small amount of Pedro Ximenez added (to sweeten).
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: Between 41º and 55º F
Alcohol Content: 15%
Appellation of Origin: DO Montilla Moriles
Winery: La Aurora, Montilla, Cordoba
Varietal: 100% Pedro Ximenez. Vines are between 60 and 80 years old.
Terrain: The climate in interior of Andalucia is made up of a brutally hot summer, and a somewhat milder winter. The average temperature in December/January is 61º F. The annual rainfall is below 20 inches per year, and the soil conditions can only be described as poor.
Harvest: Hand picked and selected twice: initially in the vineyard, with a second selection on receipt at the winery.
Ageing: This Cream is made using an Olorosso with a small amount of Pedro Ximenez added (to sweeten).
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: Between 41º and 55º F
Alcohol Content: 15%
About the producer
Jesús Sánchez Jimenez is known in Spain, as a “venenciador”, and in one un-interrupted move he will serve you a glass of the finest Fino from Spain. This wine, made in the Solera tradition of blending three different vintages of the Pedro Ximenez varietal, is complex and satisfying.
Tasting notes
Color: Gold.
Nose: Sweet, with a scent of hot summer hay.
Palate: A sweet, refreshing drink when served slightly chilled before the meal, to open the palate, or afterwards with nuts, cheese or olives. For a less sweet version, add a twist of lemon or lime and serve over ice.
Nose: Sweet, with a scent of hot summer hay.
Palate: A sweet, refreshing drink when served slightly chilled before the meal, to open the palate, or afterwards with nuts, cheese or olives. For a less sweet version, add a twist of lemon or lime and serve over ice.
Format: 750ml (case of 12 bottles)
SRP: $9.99
SRP: $9.99