Alvear Fino En Rama 2014

Tasting notes

Alvear Fino en Rama is the first ever single vintage Fino produced in Spain. The wine has a bright pale-straw golden color. Slightly pungent on the nose, with a somewhat tangy almond like aroma; sometimes a touch fruity. Bone dry on the palate and quite savory, this wine presents an elegant style with typical Montilla grapey character. The wine is a nice partner with tapas, shellfish, fish, cheese, snacks, hors d'oeuvre and salads. The ultimate partner for Mediterranean food. Due to the abundance of natural sugars that are accumulated during the ripening process, the wine will reach 15% alcohol naturally, without the necessity of fortification. In the case of Alvear’s Fino en Rama, the participation of indigenous, wild yeast is fundamental, as they form a lightly colored film on the surface of the wine in barrel called “velo en flor.” The flor is responsible for developing characteristic aromatics and flavors like Sherry. “En Rama” refers to the fact that the wine is unblended, unstabilized, and is aged statically in barrel, not in a solera.

Details

Region: Montilla-Moriles, Spain
Producer: Alvear
Vintage: 2014
Size: 750ML
ABV: 15%