Valdespino 'Contarbandista' Amontillado Sherry
The Wine
This is traditional Medium Dry Amontillado Sherry. The 'must' or grape juice originates from our vineyard in the renowned Macharnudo area of Jerez, and is aged under a veil of `flor` for more than eight years. Further maturing, allowing oxidation of the wine takes place for at least another eight years. We then add just a touch of our Pedro Ximenez Sherry to make this amontillado less dry and very slightly sweet. Amber in colour, it is well balanced on the palate, very complex to the nose with clear hints of hazelnut.
The Details
Country - Spain
Sub Region - Jerez
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
With six centuries of sherry production under their belts, Valdespino lay claim to being one of the oldest sherry bodegas in the region. The heart of Valdespino is their vineyards. One of the few bodegas to release single-vineyard wines, their Macharnudo holding is one of the grand crus of Jerez at the highest altitude and located on the famous, and sought-after bright white Albariza chalk soils. From their savory and fresh Manzanilla Deliciosa and Fino Inocente, to their unctuous and intense Solera 1842 and Pedro Ximenez wines, the quality is world class and the bodega still ferment a proportion of their wines in wood, adding layers of complexity to the finish product. One of the few estates that age in solera far in excess of the DO regulations for all their styles of sherry.
