Cruz Vieja Amontillado En Rama

Winery: Bodegas Faustino González
Region: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

Fortified Wine

Variety: Palomino Fino

Vineyard
Jerez Superior, own vineyards in Pago de Montealegre.

Aging
Biological aging for five years in the solera fina 1/62 subsequent oxidative aging for 7 years in the solera of Amontillado dating from 1926.

Fermentation
The fermentation happens in American oak barrels at around 22°C and 24°C.

Tasting Notes
Color: Amber with golden background, according to its biological origin.

Aroma: Salty and sharp notes with hints of coffee, vanilla, and caramel.  

Taste: Very elegant on the palate, tasty and very persistent with subtle hints of wood and overall a wonderful complexity.

Conservation and recommendations: As “vino en rama” in natural state can produce sediments. Store and serve between 17°C and 22° C (ambient temperature of winery).