Alvear Medium Dry Montilla-Moriles Amontillado Wine Review

Alvear Medium Dry Montilla-Moriles Amontillado

Montilla Moriles, Andalusia, Spain

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 12

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Price: $13.95

Drink: 2016-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 17%

Sweetness: Medium Dry

Wine Type: White Wine

Winery: Alvear

Agent: FWM Canada

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Superb Amontillado that features clementine and tangerine notes on the nose and palate then finishes almost dry with pleasant burnt almond note. Lovely!

This Alvear Medium Dry Montilla-Moriles Amontillado was reviewed on December 16, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Colleen Fitzgibbons rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Superb sherry at an incredible value. Fresh scents of flor, orange citrus, overripe banana, salted caramel, dried figs, nuts and bread. Medium dry with just enough sweetness. Burnt brown sugar and banana bread flavours remind me of my grandmother’s banana upside down cake. The bottom of the pan is lined with brown sugar, maraschino cherries and pineapple that caramelize in a healthy dose of butter. I taste it all in this glass. There’s a delicious yet fresh finish of orange and crisp celery sticks. Pair with a mildly sweet dessert like shortbread cookies or alfajores. Try it with a smoked meat sandwich on walnut fig bread with some cornichons or sip on its own and enjoy.

Colin McKone - Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Light orange in colour with aromas of orange, peach, honey suckle and caramel. It is full bodied with high acidity. It has flavours of honey, peach, orange and caramel. This is a great dessert wine if you are looking for something sweet but not as sweet as a port or ice wine and for the price it is a terrific value. Tasted on November 17, 2019.

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Amontillado, literally means "in the style of Montillo", named after the D.O. in southern Spain where this is made. This medium-dry Amontillado initially ages under a blanket of flor, like a Fino, then loses the flor and continues aging oxidatively. It continues in oak casks for more than 6 years, ending up fuller-bodied than a Fino, with a touch of sweetness. Nutty aromas and flavours, along with dried figs on palate, with a surprisingly dry finish. Serve medium-chilled, 16-18 C, either as an aperitif with nuts and strong cheddar cheese, or alternatively with onion soup or spicy tacos. Makes a wonderful flavour combination of sweet and spicy.
Tasted Jan. 2017

Pam Hatton rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Nuts, caramel, flor. Delicious same notes on the palate with a bit of acidity, medium sweet making it a great tapas pairing. Super value.

Sharon Lécuyer rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Honey, apricot, baked spiced, dry finish.

Great value at $13! This is so fun without being too sweet or too heavy.

Pair with dessert on sip on its own by a fireplace.

Tasted November 18, 2018.

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A beautiful Sherry, dry, rich, complex. Hazelnut, almond, toasted coconut, hint of white floral. Tasted in November 2018. 90 points #greatvalue

Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Smoky apricot, honeysuckle, maple and delicate toasted almonds with echoing flavours alongside elements of salted honey and roasted nuts. A good sipper to enjoy with spicy salami bites and olives. Cheers! - Tasted November 2018

Pamela Chiles rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Wonderful, complex, barely off-dry. Burnt orange, honeyed figs, smoke and nuts rolled up in a great umami blanket. Chill a bit and try with mushroom dishes or tapas, meat and charcuterie.

Courtney Flood rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Golden raisin, apricot, toffee, almond, pistachio. Very lovely sherry-style wine, medium-sweet.

Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A lovely fortified, Sherry-style wine from Montilla. Beautiful golden amber colour, fuller bodied than Fino style sherry, and sweeter on the palate, although still a bit dry on the finish. Flavours of roasted honey almonds and figs. Lengthy finish. Try with a cheese plate and nuts after dinner or charcuterie.

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Alvear Medium Dry Montilla-Moriles Amontillado Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 92/100

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