Unlike in Jerez, where the major Sherry production corporations are based, Sanlucar de Barrameda exclusively hosts family-owned wineries. The history of Bodega Hidalgo dates back to the year 1792. The winery sells over half of its Sherries in Spain; consequently, the Sherries are not sweetened because no Spaniard has ever entertained the idea of drinking a sweetened Amontillado. The absolute world-class quality of Bodega Hidalgo shines through in their Amontillados.