1257 Kensington Road NW
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$54.99
Bodegas Baron Micaela has a range of four Amontillados; this is the youngest (around 4-5 years of age), together with the Pino Viejo (same age). There’s also an older Amontillado Xixarito (15 years) and Amontillado Soluqua (30+ years).
As an Amontillado, it ages under floe during the first few years. After that, it is fortified again, eliminating the flor and provoking a period of oxidative ageing. It should be great with jamón ibérico, grilled asparagus or anything with mushrooms.
750 mlCrisp with a silky/glyceric texture and a hint of caramel. Lacks a bit of initially but gains strength after a while, showing a light peppery touch, plenty of nuts (almonds, walnuts) and some coastal notes. Burnt sugar. Rather long aftertaste on wood, dried apricots and hints of nougat.