Cocktails with Fino Sherry
Fino is the driest, palest style of sherry, aged under flor (a layer of yeast) that protects it from oxidation. Excellent in cocktails for saline, nutty notes.
No Fino Sherry? What to use instead
- Type
- Fortified Wine
- Strength
- 15–17% ABV
- Aroma
- Almonds, Bread, Saline, Yeast
- Taste
- Bone dry, Almond, Salt, Tangy
- Finish
- Dry, Saline, Clean
2 drinks with Fino Sherry
History
Sherry has been produced around Jerez, Spain, for over 500 years. Fino develops its unique character from flor, which consumes sugar and glycerol while adding yeasty complexity. Best served chilled and consumed quickly after opening.
How it’s made
Made from Palomino grapes, fortified to 15%, then aged under flor in a solera system. The flor prevents oxidation, keeping the wine pale. Must be from the sherry triangle of Jerez, El Puerto, or Sanlúcar.
Bottles to try
Tio PepeBudget
The world's most famous fino, crisp and bone-dry.
La Gitana ManzanillaBudget
Manzanilla from Sanlúcar, even lighter with seaside salinity.
Lustau Puerto FinoMid-range
High-quality fino with more depth and complexity.
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