Fernando de Castilla Classic Dry Sec Fino

Name: Fernando de Castilla Classic Dry Sec Fino
Brand: Fernando de Castilla
Price: 27.2 USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

Spain, Andalucia

White fortified wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.3

Most Reviewed

Non-vintage

WINE DESCRIPTION

Fernando de Castilla Classic Dry Sec Fino is an outstanding example of traditional Andalusian sherry, produced by Bodegas Fernando de Castilla in the historic sherry region of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. Renowned for its commitment to quality and the production of authentic sherries, Bodegas Fernando de Castilla has crafted this Fino to showcase the purest expression of the Palomino grape. Grown in the albariza soil unique to Jerez, the grapes benefit from the region's sunny and dry climate, resulting in a wine of exceptional character. Aged under a layer of flor yeast in the solera system, this process not only preserves the wine's freshness but also imparts the distinctive nutty and complex flavors characteristic of a fine Fino sherry.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Fernando de Castilla Classic Dry Sec Fino sherry pours a pale, golden straw color, signaling its elegance and refinement.The nose is immediately inviting, with sharp, clean aromas of almonds, green olives, and a touch of dough, indicative of its time spent aging under flor. On the palate, it is exceptionally dry and crisp, with a light body that carries intense flavors of salted almonds, fresh yeast, and a hint of citrus peel. The finish is long and lingering, with a bracing acidity and a saline minerality that makes it incredibly refreshing and palate-cleansing.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Palomino

ORIGINS

Winery: Fernando de Castilla

Region: Andalucia

Andalucia is a wine region located in southern Spain, known for its rich history and diverse range of wines. The region has been producing wine for over 3,000 years, with the Phoenicians and Romans being some of the first to cultivate vines in the area. Andalucia is home to several distinct wine-producing areas, including Jerez, Montilla-Moriles, and Málaga.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.3

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