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Alvear Fino en Rama

Alvear Fino en Rama

The purest expression of Pedro Ximénez from the Sierra de Montilla
Alvear Fino en Rama
75 cl.
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Details
14.50%
Alcohol 14.50%
Andalusia
Production area Andalusia
D.O. Montilla-Moriles
Designation of Origin D.O. Montilla-Moriles
Alvear
Winery Alvear
Spirits, Wine
Contains sulphites
100% Pedro Ximénez
Varieties 100% Pedro Ximénez
7.0
Service 7.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Alvear Fino en Rama NV

Fino (75 cl.). 6 years in criaderas and soleras.

Style Alvear Fino en Rama
Light
Body
Dry
Sweet
Less complex
Very complex
Pairing
Aperitif, Charcuterie, Smoked foods, Seafood

About Alvear Fino en Rama

The D.O. Montilla-Moriles is one of the oldest in Spain. Located in the south of Cordoba, this appellation, established in 1932 and which published its statute in 1945, has some singularities which make it unique for the production and ageing of wines. Part of this exceptionality is due to its location, framed by the rivers Genil and Guadajoz, as well as by the river Guadalquivir to the north and by the Sierras de la Subbética to the south.

In total, more than 5,000 hectares of vineyards grow on two kinds of soil: albariza (known in the area as alberos) and clay with iron salts (known as ruedos). The first type (located in the Sierra de Montilla and Los Moriles Altos) has a limestone composition rich in calcium carbonate, allowing for greater water retention and slower grape ripening. This fundamental characteristic means this location is considered to be a Superior Quality Subzone. Directly from there comes Alvear Fino en Rama, a full-bodied wine made from Pedro Ximénez grapes and aged under veil in flor, by Alvear winery.

Alvear Fino en Rama comes from the vineyards this winery (one of the oldest in Andalusia) runs in the town of Montilla. Always worked using traditional methods and minimal intervention, the state of health of these vines is maintained with small doses of copper and sulphur, as well as natural plants (sage, wormwood, cinnamon...). This philosophy will be maintained once in the winery. In the case of Alvear Fino en Rama, the grapes are lightly pressed to obtain the first pressings. This higher quality wine will be aged in 500 liter American oak casks, which will be filled to only two thirds of the capacity. This leaves a small air chamber where the native yeasts in charge of developing the veil of flor can survive. Thanks to the presence of these microorganisms, biological ageing develops, giving the wine very unusual aromas and flavors. In principle, this method of vinification is similar to that carried out in the Marco del Jerez; however, at Bodegas Alvear they have retaliated by eliminating the traditional dew system of criaderas and soleras where, regardless of the vintage, the wine from the newest butts (always at the top) fills the lees of the oldest ones (at the bottom). In the case of Alvear Fino en Rama, it’s always refreshed with the same vintage.

Finally, Alvear Fino en Rama will be bottled without filtration or cold stabilization. It’s therefore not uncommon to find small particles and turbidity when it’s served in a glass. After all, it’s the essence of the Sierra de Montilla in its purest form.

2018

Alvear Fino en Rama 2018 unfurls an intense bouquet reminiscent of the crispness of freshly baked bread dough and the subtlety of wild herbs, intertwined with delicate hints of almonds and walnut husk. Its light profile reveals itself in a captivating elegance from the initial sip. Upon tasting, it astonishes with its dryness and saline quality, enveloping the palate with a pronounced almond presence. It concludes with a lengthy persistence that leaves an exceedingly agreeable impression.
2017

Alvear Fino en Rama 2017 is a fortified wine that captivates with its pure and forthright character. As it approaches the olfactory senses, it unveils fresh almond aromas interlaced with citrus hints, conjuring the sensation of a stroll through the Andalusian orchards. On the palate, it astonishes with its dryness and lightness, displaying a complexity that glides smoothly, leaving an impression of sophistication and vivacity. Alvear Fino en Rama 2017 is an authentic reflection of the Montilla-Moriles terroir, unfiltered and unclarified, ready to be savored in its most pristine form.
2016

Alvear Fino en Rama 2016 is a very elegant full-bodied wine. Mineral and salty notes appear on the nose with a spicy background with hints of almonds and varietal aromas. On the palate it’s complex, very dry, with a very marked and very pleasant minerality. Its fruity and herbaceous profile stands out much more than in traditional full-bodied wines. Very long finish.
2016
92 Peñín
92 Suckling

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€14.75 VAT inc.

  • We send it to France with Colissimo to your home, or with Mondial Relay at a pickup point.
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €5.95 with Colissimo, or €5.90 with Mondial Relay.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with Colissimo or Mondial Relay.