All Sherry wines come from the Sherry Triangle, a protected region in the south of Spain embracing Jerez de la Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda e El Puerto de Santa María. Only vines with a lifespan of 30 years or more survive in such place, where temperatures routinely rise to 38°C (100°F). Vines grow in albariza ground, composed 80% of chalk, the best medium for grape-growing for Finos: the palest, lightest and driest of sherries.
Sandeman Sherry Character Superior Medium Dry is a premium quality Amontillado Sherry, aged for an average of nine years in small casks where the pale wines slowly evolve into medium gold amber colours and flavours of subtle complexity develop. Later a small amount of rich Pedro Ximénez Sherry is blended in to make a dry and complex wine with a touch of sweetness.
Tasting Notes
Aromatic and complex on the nose, slightly pungent, with notes of Pedro Ximénez. Medium golden in colour with hints of red amber. Very harmonious on the palate, with an agreeable touch of sweetness at the first moment, giving way to a nutty complexity and a long clean finish
Technical Details
DESIGNATION OF ORIGINDO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
REGIONJerez
ALCOHOL17,5%
TOTAL SUGARS42 g/L
TOTAL ACIDITY4,6 g/L(Tartic Acid)
pH4,5
Nutritional Information
PER SERVING SIZE 100 mL.
PER SERVING SIZE 60 mL.
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Alcohol 13,9 gAlcohol 8,3 g
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Calories 497kJ/119kcalCalories 298kJ/71kcal
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Sugars 4,5 gSugars 2,7 g
Winemaking
Maturation
Sherry wines delicate character comes from how it is aged in a partially-filled barrel, under a layer of mysterious yeast. This yeast is known as “Flor” and forms spontaneously on surface of wine. Flor protects the wine from air, imparting aroma and flavour. Hence, Sherry Fino is the world’s driest wine because it contains zero sugars. Mysteriously, Flor only grows in Sherry Triangle region.
StorageShould be stored standing, avoid intense light and maintain a constant temperature of 10°C-20°C.
Serve
Sandeman Sherry Character Superior Medium Dry is ready to drink and does not require decanting. Serve chilled, between 10°C-12°C. Once open, it will remain fresh for up to 8 weeks.
EnjoyA traditional match to soups. It is a good accompaniment to pâtés, smoked meats, rich seafood dishes and some cheeses.
Savoury
WITH Sherry Wine
Penne and Bolognaise Strudel
Savoury
Savoury
WITH Sherry Wine
Foie Gras with Balsamic Vinegar & Salad
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