Lustau Almacenista Amontillado Sherry 50 cl 18,5%

Amontillado is sherry's shape-shifter - a Fino that has lost its flor partway through ageing and begun to oxidise instead, giving it two characters at once.

Expert's Description

Lustau Almacenista Amontillado is an Amontillado Sherry from Jerez, Spain, with an alcohol content of 18.5%. Amontillado starts life as a biologically aged Fino under protective flor, but is at some point moved to casks where the flor dies or is removed, after which the wine begins to oxidise like an Oloroso. The result is a sherry that combines Fino's sharp freshness with Oloroso's depth and nutty character. This edition comes from Lustau's Almacenista programme, which since 1981 has sought out and bottled unique wines from small, family-run stockholders in Jerez.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Powerful on the nose, with figs and nuts.

Palate

Full-bodied and dry on the palate, with a distinct complexity from the long, two-stage ageing.

Finish

The finish is lovely and long, with a light spice.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a sherry glass. Enjoy as an aperitif or with mature cheeses and nuts.

Specifications

Name: Almacenista
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Amontillado Sherry
ABV: 18.5%
Size: 50 CL
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Nutty · Dry · Complex · Spiced

Did You Know?

Amontillado literally means "in the style of Montilla" and refers to the sherry originally resembling wines from the neighbouring Montilla-Moriles district, even though the two are now entirely separate appellations.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lustau Almacenista Amontillado

What is Amontillado sherry?

It is a sherry that starts biologically aged as Fino under flor, but later transitions to oxidative ageing like an Oloroso, giving it a dual character.

What does Amontillado taste like?

It is full-bodied and dry with notes of figs and nuts, plus a lightly spiced, long finish.

What does the name Amontillado mean?

It means "in the style of Montilla" and refers historically to the resemblance to wines from the nearby Montilla-Moriles district.

How should Almacenista Amontillado be served?

It is best served at 12-14°C in a sherry glass, preferably as an aperitif or with cheeses and nuts.

What is an Almacenista sherry?

It is a sherry from a small, family-run stockholder that Lustau has bottled under its Almacenista programme since 1981.

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