Bodegas Primitivo Collantes "Fossi" Amontillado Jerez

750ml bottle

18% abv

Village: Chiclana de la Frontera

Varieties: Palomino Fino

Vineyards: All fruit is from estate owned and farmed Matalián vineyard.

Farming: Organic.

Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel. Fortified to 15% ABV and aged 5 years under flor. Then fortified again to 18% and aged another 8 years oxidatively, without flor.

The Amontillado Fossi bottling is actually called an Amontillado Fino by the folks at Primitivo Collantes, and the name is very fitting. This is one of the most elegant Amontillados we have tasted. The fino bones of this gem are very apparent. Too many Amontillados end up being dominated by the oxidative aging - but this one balances the two phases of its life perfectly. The color is not so different than the Arroyeulo Fino, but the nose and pallet show the obvious nuttiness and complexity of oxidative aging combined with the salty freshness of fino sherry. A beautiful wine.