Bodegas Osborne (500 ml) Amontillado Solera AOS, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry DO

About the Wine: Bodegas Osborne’s Rare Collection is among the most sought-after botas in the entire Sherry Triangle. These wines were, for decades, only consumed by the Osborne family on the rarest of occasions – these are from their own soleras, dating back hundreds of years, and were never intended for commercial consumption. The soleras were topped up even more infrequently than the VORS soleras in the winery, and over the years, these have become some of the rarest finds in the Sherry Triangle.

Vineyard Notes: These vineyards see an impressive nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and the summers are glorious. All the vines are within the Pago Macharnudo territory, located towards the interior of Jerez. This area produces riper palomino grapes making them more suitable for producing Amontillado and Oloroso style wines.

Winemaking Notes: On average, 25 years of age at bottling from 3 criaderas founded in 1903.

Tasting Notes: The complex nose is one of a kind, with strong aromatics or rosemary, thyme, roasted hazelnuts, bitter oranges, noble woods, and curry. The medium to full-bodied palate shows a very spicy, smoky wine with hints of coffee.

Pairing Suggestions: The salinity and rich, savory profile of this wine makes it a perfect pair with jamon, nuts, and aged cheeses such as Manchego.