Bodegas Gutiérrez Colosia, Amontillado, DO Jerez, Spain

Producer Profile

Bodegas Gutíerrez Colosia is the only bodega in Puerto de Santa Maria that is situated along the riverside, which owners Juan Carlos and his wife Carmen claim ensures perfect humidity levels for the development of the fine top layer of yeast – ‘en flor’ – that plays such a critical role in the traditional crianza-solera method of making sherry.

Viticulture

The grapes for Colosia's wines come from areas around Jerez, with the vineyards being planted on very special soil called "Albariza". The soil produces outstanding vines perfect for the production of sherry.

Winemaking

Made by means of biological agening (action of flor yeast). The proximity of the winery to the sea breeze imparts a particular personality to the wine.

Tasting Note

Dark golden in colour, obtained by using both types of ageing. During the first three years it is a fino and after that it starts the oxidation process for at least five years. Dry with a yeasty, nutty aroma and a clean, dry finish.

Food Matching

It is a great match with lamb ,caviar, veal, foie, mojama, blue cheese