Gran Barquero Fino
19% Vol
A Montilla-Moriles Fino that has been made entirely from Pedro Ximenez and aged under a layer of Flor (yeast) in barrel for 8-10 years. Great as an aperitif or with light foods such as seafood and tapas.
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Gran Barquero Fino
€27.50
Ex Tax: €22.36
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of salted almonds, green apples, olives in brine, bison grass and summer hay.
Palate
Dry and light to medium bodied. Refreshing acidity and flavours of yeasty bread, salty olives, almonds and olive oil.
Finish
Salty and savoury. Not quite as delicate as a Palomino Fino, this has more weight in the mouth and great complexity.
Colour
Pale, lemon yellow.
Fact Sheet
Grape Variety
Pedro Ximenez
Alcohol %
19%
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
92 Points- Robert Parker
90 Points- Penin Guide
Gold Medal - 87 Alimexpo
Gold Medal - Blayais-Bourgeais 1988 France
Silver Medal - Vinexpo 91
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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