A very serious and austere Sherry with the classic greenish amber tint, typical of aged amontillados of a rich golden colour. There is a real tang to both nose and palate with orange peel, eucalyptus, varnished wood, fennel and a myriad of other flavours and sensations singing subdued screams against the background canvas of stark dryness and tense acidity defeated by the overwhelming complexities - a really sublime wine.

Ideal with consommé, hard cheeses or tapas dishes such as oxtail of chorizo sausage. Highly recommended with chicken liver parfait.

Suitable for vegans.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Grapes are sourced from Fernando de Castilla's partners vineyards in the Jerez district. The soil type is Albariza. Picking takes place in early September. Fernando de Castilla deals only in prestigious, premium wines. The sherries are all from individual soleras. They are bottled without blending, cold stabilization or filtration of any kind in order to preserve the subtlety, purity and distinctive aromas of these premium wines. The products are all bottled in clear glass to show off the wonderful colour of the wines. Fernando de Castilla Antique Amontillado comes from a very old Fino (8 yrs old) which is refortified from 15.5% to 18.0% ABV and introduced into a solera of Amontillado where it spends a further 12 years.
 

This Sherry is the winner of numerous awards and medals.

Rich and long with greater depth and complexity than a standard Fino. Appealing salty tang and a long citrus finish. Very fresh and pure.
This should be served cool, but not very cold. It pairs well with smoked fish, Spanish charcuterie and mature cheeses. Also with scallops served with herbs and garlic.

Suitable for vegans.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Grapes are sourced from Fernando de Castilla's partners vineyards in the Jerez district. The soil type is Albariza. Picking takes place in early September. The wine is made from the first pressing of grapes to give a light fresh style. Fermentation takes place at relatively high temperatures to reduce fruit flavour. This makes a very neutral wine which is perfect for the production of sherry. The wine then undergoes natural malolactic fermentation, converting harsh malic acid to softer lactic acid. In the February after harvest, the wine is fortified with grape brandy up to 15% abv. Once at this stage the wine is then added to the youngest Criadera in the Solera. The wine then begins its ageing process under flor, a special type of yeast. Antique Fino is carefully selected from the classic fino and is aged for a further 4 years without any movements, except for monitoring the condition of the Flor yeast. The wine is fortified again, prior to bottling and this time, to 17% Alcohol.

Very pure and classic attributes, fine polished and beautifully crafted. Quite earthy and masculine. Very dry and aromatic with walnut, spices and orange peel notes.

Perfect with hard cheeses or cold meats.

Suitable for vegans.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Grapes are sourced from Fernando de Castilla's partners vineyards in the Jerez district. The soil type is Albariza. Picking takes place in early September. Oloroso typically comes from the second pressing of the grapes or the coarser wines. This wine does not spend any of its life under flor and is fortified in the February after harvest to 18% abv. This is then added to the first Criadera of the Oloroso Solera. The Antique Oloroso is bottled without blending, cold stabilization or filtration of any kind in order to preserve the subtlety, purity and distinctive aromas. On average this wine is 20 years old.
 

Delightful amber colour. The smooth aromas tell of ageing in wood and reveal a touch of cinnamon; These same characteristics appear on the palate. Smooth and honest with a pleasant persistence.

Serve with appetisers such as ham, nuts and cheeses. Try with fish such as dogfish or hake. Also great with clams and hot soups. It even goes wll at the end of a meal with fruits such as mandarin, orange and peach.

Pale straw colour. This classic Fino has aromas of nuts, olives and the evocative aromas of patient ageing. The palate is fresh, dry and full bodied with perfect balance.

Made from grapes grown in the Gibalbin and Santa Lucia vineyards in Jerez Superior, Spain.

The average of the vines is around 20 years old.

The Sherry is aged in large casks made from American oak.

Perfect to serve with tapas, appetizers and cured ham, mild cheese, asparagus, soups, shellfish, salmon and herrings.

Serve well chilled.

Pale yellow straw colour. Classic Manzanilla aromas, reminiscent of the ocean and fresh dough, are revealed on the nose. Fresh and dry on the palate, with good body and a lingering aftertaste, resulting in an overall sensation of satisfaction.

Perfect to serve with tapas, appetizers and a range of starters such as Spanish cured ham, mild cheeses and asparagus.

Serve well chilled at 6 - 8 degrees centigrade. 

Beautiful mahogany colour and aromas reminiscent of plums raisins and chocolate against a background of noble oak. Velvety and syrupy on the palate. A very long finish that is very sweet.

This is a sweet Oloroso, aged in the solera system for over 5 years. A true crowd pleaser. Mahogany coloured with aromas of dried nuts with a hint of raisins and brown sugar. Smooth and velvety on the palate with warm flavours and a persistent aftertaste.

Serve with desserts such as crème brulee, cheeses and cheesecake. 

Suitable for vegans. 

Brilliant mahogany colour with attractive reddish glints. Aromas of pastries and wood appear on the nose. In the mouth it provides a pleasing silky sensation and a certain sweetness and provides a wonderfully long finish.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Its fruity aroma and intense colour make this wine an ideal choice to serve as an aperitif alongside nibbles such as cheese, nuts, olives and canopes. The pleasing and intense flavour is the perfect complement to white meat curries, roast pork, sauteed rice dishes with pines nuts and raisins or foie gras. In addition, it is excellent at the dessert course when matched with cured cheeses, raisin ice cream or chocolate with banana cream and nuts. Delicious!

In order to best appreciate this wine´s special qualities, it should be served at an ambient temperature of between 12º to 15º, using a wine glass; this applies if drunk as an aperitif or if served with a meal. For a change, give it a try in a brandy glass with a slice of lemon.

PRODUCTION AND AGEING

Type of ageing: Biological and oxidative

System: criaderas and Solera (A dinamic system allowing the traditional blending of new wine with older wines)

Ageing period: 3 years

Location of cellars: Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Ageing cellars: Potro, Bonanza, Compañia and San Guillermo

Total casks: 2.541

Type of cask: Typical Jerez bota made from American oak

Production process: This is a blended wine, carefully made from a combination of wines that have been subject to biological and oxidative ageing; this depends upon the body of the wine. Biological ageing takes place under a film of flor yeast during a phase known as sobretablas. Oxidative ageing is a result of the action of oxygen inside old American oak sherry cask and the traditional, yet dynamic system of criaderas and soleras. Oxidative ageing is the predominat process in the production of this wine and  onsequently defines its character.

A pale straw coloured Sherry. The Sherry is dry with very crisp aromas. With a yeasty almond like nose and light and fresh on the palate.

Serve as an aperitif or with seafood or salty dishes.

Suitable for vegans.

A very sweet Oloroso, aged in the solera system for over 5 years. The resulting sherry is very dark mahogany in colour. On the nose, dried nuts and faint aromas of raisins. muscatel and toasted sugar. Smooth and velvety with a warm palate owing to its alcohol content with a long finish.

Made in Jerez, Spain.

Suitable for vegans