Mira La Mar Amontillado Sherry

Region

The Jerez Region is situated in the northeastern corner of the province of Cádiz, in the extreme south of the Iberian peninsula. Jerez de la Frontera is the largest city in the area and capital of the wine region to which it lends its name, just a few kilometres from Jerez, stands the historic town of El Puerto de Santa María and completing the `Sherry Triangle` is the home of Manzanilla; Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

Producer

Covi Jerez is a cooperative that represents growers from all over the Sherry Triangle. It is committed to respecting the vineyards and wine growers in the Cadiz province. In 2008, Covi Jerez decided to develop its brand of wines, vinegars and dressings and enter the market to compete as another winery, they then created their high-quality range of sherries `Mira la Mar`.

Tasting Notes

Amontillado wines undergo a combination of biological and oxidative ageing, with this wine spending a minimum of eight years ageing in the solera system. A beautiful amber in colour with a pronounced nose of hazelnuts and hints of flor. Bone dry on the palate with nutty almonds, hazelnuts and sea salt flavours. Well structured and complex with an exceptional finish.

Food

Serve with white meat and fish. Serve chilled between 12 and 14 degrees.