Tio Pepe Palomino Fino - Gonzalez Byass

The pure Tio Pepe Palomino Fino from Gonzalez Byass is a very elegant, fine mineral sherry from the Spanish wine-growing region DO Jerez.

When Manuel Martia Gonzáles took over his first bodega in 1835, his uncle José stood by him as an experienced sherry connoisseur. Uncle José - Tio Pepe - gave Manuel so much advice on how to make elegant finos. In his honour, the now world-famous sherry "Tio Pepe" was christened.

In the glass this wine shimmers in a bright golden shade with straw-yellow highlights. The fine bouquet reveals wonderful aromas of juicy apples, fresh almonds and pickled olives. In addition, there are nuances of freshly baked bread and dried herbs, especially lovage. On the palate this Sherry convinces with a lively, very fresh body, which is integrated by a racy acidity. Again aromas of almonds, olives and some apple come to the fore - accompanied by a breeze of sea salt. The texture is wonderfully light and full-bodied, which then glides into a long, elegant finish.

Vinification of Tio Pepe Gonzalez Byass Palomino Fino

After the careful harvest of the Palomino Fino grapes, the grapes are completely destemmed and gently ground in the cellar of Gonzalez Byass. This sherry is fermented at low temperatures and then sprayed to 15 to 15.5 percent by volume and placed in oak barrels (600 to 650 litres). Finally, this pure Palomino Fino matures for 5 years according to the classic method of the winery in the proven Solera system.

Food recommendation for the Palomino Fino Tio Pepe Byass

Enjoy this dry sherry with all kinds of snacks - such as salted almonds, olive variations or even with nuts - or with dishes of Asian cuisine. Well chilled, this sherry can also be served as an aperitif.

Award for the Gonzalez Byass Palomino Fino Tio Pepe

Guia Penin : 94 points (Edition 2019)