La Honda Amontillado en Rama
Likely founded from the solera of Fino la Honda solera from 1852 - the butts are more modern than those of Fino La Honda. It is worth noting its location in Bodega de La Honda, one of the oldest wineries in El Puerto de Santa María, and close to the residence of the former president of the company, Don Antonio Osborne. This bodega boasted a peculiar feature that gave rise to its name - Honda, meaning ‘deep’. It was located below the level of the surrounding properties, providing the wines with unique qualities due to the special microclimate in the winery, which was very humid and protected from temperature changes.
Product designation:
Vinos en Rama
Format:
50 cl bottle
Tasting notes:
full of the nuanced flavours typical of a very old sherry, aged more than 22 years. The lean profile of a classic amontillado, with superb expression.
Alcohol:
22% vol.Type of wine:
Extra-aged unfiltered amontillado
D.O.:
D.O. Jerez, Pago Balbaína
Season:
22 años vejez promedio (s/a)
Grape variety:
100% Palomino Fino
Price Kilo / Liter:
109,80 €/Litres
The family has some true oenological gems stored in its most special cellars, such as the La Honda Amontillado from centuries-old soleras, boasting exceptional qualities with origins that are intertwined with those of the house itself.
AWARDS
International Wine Challenge. Amontillado Trophy. 2023
Decanter World Wine Awards. Platinium. 97 puntos. 2022
93 pts · Peñín Guide 2022
PRODUCTION AND AGEING
The entire collection of butts is divided into 194 butts in 4 scales. Base wine production, fortification up to 15.5% vol. Biological ageing of 4 years. Fortified up to 19% vol., with a long oxidative ageing for 18 years in a dynamic criadera and solera system. The fino used to top it up is 4 years old, meaning it retains a minimum level of glycerine providing a certain creaminess on the palate.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance: intense topaz amber colour, defined legs.
Nose: the well-defined profile of a classic amontillado, with superb expression. Notes of oxidation, turmeric, hardwood, nutshell, hazelnut and hints of toffee caramel.
Palate: powerful and well-structured, with savoury acidity and smooth astringency. Toasted caramel, spices and candied orange appear on the palate.
Serving temperature: 10-12ºC