Tio Pepe Dry Sherry

Category:
 
Fortified Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Aperitif
Producer:
 
Tio Pepe
Label Name:
 
Dry Sherry
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Jerez (Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
100% Palomino
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
González Byass' Tío Pepe soleras have long history dating to the 19th century (house history). Selected Tío Pepe En Rama and Las Palmas releases have scored 90–96 points from critics (Wine Advocate and James Suckling reviews). Retail listings commonly reference 90 points (James Suckling) for standard bottlings

Tasting Note
Bone-dry, pale straw with sharp yeast and toasted almond aromas, saline and green-apple citrus notes; light-bodied, crisp acidity and a long, slightly bitter almond finish.

Food Pairing
Tapas, olives, almonds, Iberian jamón, grilled fish, seafood, oysters; Asian: sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled prawns, miso-style dishes.

Production Method
Fermented from Palomino, fortified to ~15% to promote flor, then biologically aged under flor in American oak butts using the traditional criaderas-and-soleras (minimum ~2 years).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Bodegas González Byass of Jerez; Tío Pepe soleras date to the 19th century and the brand is the house's flagship Fino sherry.