Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos is part of our Sherry collection. It comes from Lustau Sherry and is crafted in Spain.
Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos is a captivating sherry that bridges the gap between fino and oloroso styles, offering a complex array of flavors from salinity to nuttiness. Interestingly, this versatile wine pairs exceptionally well with umami-rich foods like mushrooms and aged cheeses, making it a secret weapon for enhancing the flavors of truffle-based dishes.
Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos isn't a rum at all, but rather a distinctive style of sherry that offers cocktail enthusiasts a complex, nutty flavor profile with hints of dried fruit and a bone-dry finish. This versatile fortified wine brings depth and character to mixed drinks, serving as an excellent substitute for vermouth in classic cocktails like the Manhattan or Negroni, while its higher alcohol content (18.5% ABV) allows it to stand up beautifully in spirit-forward creations.
Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos shines when sipped neat at cellar temperature (around 55°F), allowing its complex nuttiness and subtle dried fruit notes to fully emerge. This versatile sherry also excels in stirred, spirit-forward cocktails, pairs beautifully with tapas like Marcona almonds or aged cheeses, and offers a warming embrace on crisp autumn evenings.
Nose: Toasted hazelnuts and almonds dominate, backed by dried apricots and figs. There's a hint of toffee, old leather, and sea salt. A whiff of oak and vanilla lingers in the background.
Palate: Medium-bodied with a smooth entry. Nutty flavors take center stage - think walnuts and roasted almonds. Dried fruit notes of raisins and dates appear, balanced by a tangy citrus peel. There's a subtle caramel sweetness, countered by a distinctive salty edge.
Finish: Long and dry. The nuttiness persists, accompanied by a gentle warmth. A slight bitterness reminiscent of dark chocolate emerges, along with lingering notes of salted caramel and a touch of oak. The finish leaves a pleasant, mouth-watering salinity that invites another sip.
Lustau Dry Amontillado Los Arcos begins its journey as a Fino sherry, aging under a layer of flor yeast, before the flor dies off and the wine continues to oxidatively age. This unique two-stage process results in a complex sherry that balances the crisp, yeasty notes of a Fino with the rich, nutty character typical of oxidative aging.
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View RecipesWonderful before/after dinner to sip on with a slightly nutty flavor. Great for making a Sherry Flip or eggnog.
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