Amontillado

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Amontillado

Amontillado (pronunciation: /ˌɑːmɒntɪˈjɑːdoʊ/) is a variety of Sherry, a type of fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain.

Etymology

The term "Amontillado" is derived from the Spanish word "montilla", which refers to the Montilla region of Spain where this style of wine was first produced. The prefix "a-" means "in the style of", so "Amontillado" essentially means "in the style of Montilla".

Description

Amontillado is characterized by being darker than Fino but lighter than Oloroso, two other types of Sherry. It is aged in barrels under a cap of flor yeast, and then exposed to oxygen, which gives it a darker color and richer flavor than Fino but less intense than Oloroso.

Related Terms

  • Sherry: A fortified wine made from white grapes that are grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain.
  • Fino: The lightest and driest style of Sherry, aged under a cap of flor yeast.
  • Oloroso: A type of Sherry that is aged oxidatively for a longer period of time, giving it a darker color and richer flavor than Fino and Amontillado.
  • Flor: A type of yeast that forms a layer on top of Sherry wines during aging, which helps to prevent oxidation.
  • Oxidation: A chemical reaction that occurs when wine is exposed to air, resulting in a change in color and flavor.

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