Fino Inocente by Valdespino Grupo Estevez
Sourced from the Macharnudo Alto vineyards, cask fermented, as opposed to the majority of Bodegas that use large stainless steel vats to ferment their finos. Great to highlight the differences with Manzanilla as I would argue this is a standard bearer for Fino.
Has a great shine, vibrant, slightly deeper hues than lighter younger Finos/Manzanillas.
On the nose filling.. this is rich, elegant, alcohol rounded off with the typical biologically matured Sherry notes of hay bales, earthy, herbal touches.
The verdict: This Fino packs character, real puckering dryness, and punchy finish. The future of Sherry is bright with wines like this. Great balance all round, and cuts through taste buds slicing on its way down, then leaving a pleasant dry finish. Definitely an Ivy league Fino.
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What I love about Inocente is that they manage to age it 10 years under flor just before it’s officially dying off to be fino-amontillado. I think it offers a really yeasty, toasted almond note that you can’t find in other fino styles.
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