Tio Pepe (Gonzalez Byass) Palomino Fino (N.V.)

Due to the fact that the flor protects Tio Pepe from the oxygen it has been able to maintain a pale golden yellow colour. On the nose, sharp yet elegant aromas of the yeast from the flor balanced with almond notes typical of the Palomino variety. On the palate, completely dry with the reminders of almonds, green olives, green apple and slightly bitter. Surprisingly fresh after 4 years spent in oak with a long and complex finish.

Perfect as an aperitif with toasted almonds, toasted bread with crushed tomato, sardines, mackerel and young cheese.

Tasting Notes

Jancis Robinson
Benchmark classic smoky-salty nose. Hay. Subtle, beautifully fresh, moderately sustained. Mouth-wateringly dry. Reliable and *Good Value* (4/2016)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Talking about which, the NV Tio Pepe Fino is an icon of Sherry wine. Produced from Palomino grapes aged in the Tio Pepe solera for an average of four years under flor. It has a light nose of dried flowers, almonds and olives, in a subtle way and a dry palate dominated by the chalky notes. Light and easy to drink, it is a good introduction to Fino Sherry. (8/2013)

Wine Spectator
Shows a rounded edge for a fino, with blanched almond and white peach notes, laced with a fleur de sel accent. Bitter almond notes give the finish good tension. (10/2015)