Producer:  Emilio Lustau                                     

Region: Jerez-Sherry-Manzanilla

Bottle: 75cl                                                   

Grape Varieties:  Palomino Fino

Type: Dry fortified wine.

Alcohol Content:  18.5%

Serving Temperature:  13º - 14º

Production:  Initially aged under a veil of yeast, followed by several years ageing in the oxidative process of 4 years in Bodega Emperatriz Eugenia in Jerez de la Frontera

Amontillado is a variety of Sherry that is first aged under flor but which is then exposed to oxygen, producing a sherry that is darker than a fino but lighter than an oloroso. Naturally dry.

Emilio Lustau S.A. was founded in 1896, today is one of the most well-known producers of wines, brandies, vinegars from Jerez.  It offers a wide range of the best quality sherries, the range comprises more than forty wines originating from the three towns which make up the Sherry Triangle: Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María y Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Maintaining its ideas of combining tradition and innovation, has carved out the way to identifying Lustau with quality and prestige.

Tasting Notes:  The classic amontillado from Jerez, dry, full-bodied and deep. Rich nutty flavours and sweet spices notes.

Notes:  Ideal as aperitif, with dry fruits and to accompany hearty soups, and spicy Indian meals.