The word 'amontillado' refers to the colour of the wines produced in Montilla, near Cordoba (the cradle of the oxidative PX).
This wine begins its ageing under the 'flor" (a veil of yeasts) then finishes it in the oxidative mode. Hence its distinctive color
And this is undoubtedly a traditional Amontillado.
Vinification
80 year old Solera.
Storage potential
As the wine has already been exposed to oxidation, its ageing potential is unlimited. Once open, it will keep at least one year.
To serve
To be served at 8°C in a large glass.
Trial analysis
Nice amber colour with bright reflections. Full of spices (cloves), the nose also show a certain saltiness and hints of cocoa and ebony.
Fresh, but very complex mouthfeel. A meditation wine if there ever was one, with a very long finish.
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied