NV Perez Barquero - Pedro Ximenez Montilla Moriles Los Amigos Fino

Perez Barquero Los Amigos Fino captures the distinctive dry-to-medium profile of Montilla-Moriles by partnering century-old Pedro Ximénez vines with strict biological aging under flor. Cultivated across the estate’s south-central Spanish plots, the juice matures in previously seasoned wood casks where a living yeast membrane shields the wine from harsh oxidation while imparting savory depth. Because Montilla-Moriles sits slightly further inland than coastal Jerez, the warmer microclimate naturally concentrates aromatic compounds, producing a fino that feels richer and more textured than its Atlantic-counterparts.

The palate opens with bright green apple and lemon peel, quickly folding into toasted almond, baking yeast, and a restrained note of dried apricot inherited from the variety’s inherent sugar levels. A long, saline finish leaves the glass craving another sip rather than dessert compensation. Pour this expression lightly chilled, roughly 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, to preserve its lively acid structure and prevent premature volatility. It cuts smoothly through fatty cured meats like Jamón Ibérico, lifts grilled cuttlefish or pan-fried anchovies, and complements washed-rind cheeses or simple salt-cured marcona olives. Once opened, reseal tightly and refrigerate; the flor-derived character holds steadily for two to three weeks without flattening.