Arguably the world’s best-loved Fino sherry, always fresh and dependable, due to its unequalled turn-around time. Made from 100% Palomino, grown on the chalky Albariza soils in the Jerez Superior area at the heart of the ‘Sherry Triangle’. Bone dry, with a modest 15.0% alc., ‘Tio Pepe’ like most finos and manzanillas, and contrary to general perception, is no more ‘spirity’ than many modern white table wines. ‘Tio Pepe’ spends on average 5 years under the influence of the flor yeast, following the criaderas and solera system. Pale in colour, this has the distinctive yeasty, bready, almondy tang which makes fino so suited to canapés and tapas. Crisp, and possessing great ‘cut’, the flavours are distinctive and intense. Seafood dishes, especially caviar, oysters and anchovies are a classic match.  RC Oct 09