Alvear Fino

D.O. Montilla-Moriles

Montilla (Córdoba), Spain

100% Pedro Ximénez

Trellis 80%. Traditional 20%

Between 1990 and 2000

The grape (Pedro Ximénez), the soil (Albariza) and the climate (extreme summer) are determining factors in the viticulture of Montilla wines.

Albarizas (white loam, chalky) soil

Continental. Hot days/cool nights during growing season. Semi arid.

Our Alvear Fino is aged in a biological way under a clear layer that the yeast creates on top of the wine, known as the velo de flor, that prevents the wine from oxidation and gives it its characteristic aroma and flavour. Our finos don’t need to be fortified as we reach the 15ºC alcohol through fermentation with the Pedro Ximenez must.

Criaderas and solera system, traditional method involving rows of casks of american oak under a clear layer of yeast know as the “Velo de flor”. Aging at least 5 years.

Pale straw in color. The Nose possesses fresh, yeasty, crusty-bread qualities with hints of salty almonds. The palate is clean and tangy with a refreshing finish and a softness which makes it delightfully easy to drink. Alvear Fino is aged in a biological way under a clear layer that the yeast creates on top of the wine, known as the 'velo en flor', that prevents the wine from oxidation and gives it its characteristic aroma and flavor. Fino doesn’t need to be fortified as it reaches the 15ºC alcohol through fermentation with the Pedro Ximenez must. Pale olive green hues. Slightly pungent, tangy salty almonds aroma, dry and easy to drink.