Alvear Fino Sherry

750ml & 30 Proof

What is Alvear Fino Sherry?

Alvear Fino Sherry offers a unique taste of history as it's produced by Spain's oldest winery, founded in 1729 and still family-owned after eight generations. Interestingly, this sherry is made from 100% Pedro Ximenez grapes, typically used for sweet wines, but here crafted into a bone-dry, crisp fino that pairs exceptionally well with olives and cured meats.

Why do we love Alvear Fino Sherry?

Cocktail enthusiasts should embrace Alvear Fino Sherry for its unique production in Montilla using 100% Pedro Ximenez grapes, resulting in a crisp, tangy profile with nutty complexity from its biological aging under flor - a departure from traditional rum-based cocktails that opens up new mixing possibilities.

How do you drink Alvear Fino Sherry?

Alvear Fino Sherry is best enjoyed chilled and served neat in a small wine glass or copita, perfect for sipping on warm summer evenings or as an appetizing aperitif; it also shines in dry, spirit-forward cocktails and pairs beautifully with salty snacks, seafood, and Spanish tapas like olives, almonds, and jamón ibérico.

$18.99

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Alvear Fino Sherry

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Alvear Fino Sherry

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Tasting Notes

How It's Made

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Nose: Fresh and bright with aromas of green apple, lemon peel, and raw almonds. Subtle hints of sea spray and chamomile add complexity.

Palate: Bone-dry and light-bodied with crisp acidity. Flavors of green olive, sourdough bread, and dried hay dominate. Notes of salted cashews and a touch of iodine provide depth.

Finish: Long and clean with lingering saline minerality. A slight bitterness reminiscent of grapefruit pith emerges, balanced by a nutty sweetness that fades slowly.

Alvear Fino Sherry is crafted from Pedro Ximénez grapes grown in the unique albariza soil of Montilla, then aged biologically under a protective veil of yeast called "flor," which imparts distinctive nutty and savory flavors while preserving the wine's freshness and preventing oxidation.

Despite being labeled as "sherry," Alvear Fino is technically not a sherry at all. It's made in Montilla, not Jerez, and uses Pedro Ximénez grapes instead of Palomino Fino, making it a unique "sherry-style" wine with its own distinct character.

Alvear has been family-owned for nearly 300 years, making it one of the oldest wineries in Spain. The current generation running the bodega are direct descendants of the founder, Diego de Alvear y Escalera, who established it in 1729.

Unlike most wines that deteriorate quickly after opening, Alvear Fino can actually improve in flavor for up to a week when stored properly in the refrigerator. This is due to the wine's unique aging process under a layer of yeast called "flor," which continues to influence the wine's taste even after bottling.

Main Ingredient: Pedro Ximenez Grape
Country of Origin: Spain