Williams & Humbert

Solera Especial Jalifa Amontillado 30 anni - 500ml Tubo - Williams & Humbert

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Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer Williams & Humbert
Type Sherry amontillado
Aromatic profile Hazelnut, almond, oxidative notes, complex flavor
Ingredients Palomino grape
Format 70 cl
Gradation 20.5%
Country Spagna
Type of cask American oak barrels
Aging 30 years solera method
Variety Palomino
Color Dark amber
Consumption Aperitif, pairing with aged cheeses
The Solera Especial Jalifa Amontillado, from the prestigious Williams & Humbert winery, is a wine of exceptional depth, the result of a meticulous 30-year aging process following the traditional Solera method. This technique involves the layering of different levels of barrels, where the wine is transferred from one barrel to another to promote controlled oxidation.

With an alcohol content of 20.5%, this Amontillado stands out for its intense and deep amber color. Its bouquet is complex and rich, with predominant notes of nuts and wood, enriched by nuances of tobacco, vanilla, and sweet spices such as cinnamon. On the palate, the Jalifa Amontillado offers a perfect balance between the typical salinity of Amontillados and the residual sweetness that portrays the long years of maturation. Its texture is velvety, and the long and persistent finish brings back memories of dried fruits and caramel.

This wine represents a perfect example of how mastery and winemaking tradition can be handed down and refined over time. Served at a temperature of about 14-15°C, it pairs beautifully with intense dishes such as foie gras, aged cheeses, or as a contemplative after-dinner drink.

Each bottle is presented in an elegant tube, ideal for emphasizing the exclusivity of this wine and for preserving its quality until the moment of tasting. It makes a perfect gift for enthusiasts and collectors of rare and aged wines.

How to serve

Glass:

Bicchiere a Tulipano

Serve to:

18-20°C


When to drink it:

In ogni occasione

Production area

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Producer

Williams & Humbert

Producer

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Williams & Humbert.

Historic producer in the Marco de Jerez (Spain) specialized in Jerez wines, Brandy de Jerez and a range of spirits including rum and gin; known for the criaderas y soleras aging system and for the Dos Maderas brand.
Brandy de Jerez Sherry wines (Jerez) Aged rum (double aged) Gins Liqueurs and cream liqueurs Vermouth
Country Spain
Region Andalusia
Founded 1877

Ageing

Criaderas y Soleras system for wines and brandy; for the Dos Maderas line: initial aging phase in Caribbean barrels (e.g. 5 years) and subsequent maturation in Jerez in barrels previously used for sherry (e.g. 3 years, solera structures).

Raw materials

Palomino grapes Pedro Ximénez grapes Moscatel grapes

Representative products

Dos Maderas (range of double-aged rums) Don Zoilo (Pedro Ximénez and other expressions) Canasta Cream (cream sherry/liqueur) Gran Duque de Alba (brandy) Dry Sack (sherry) Cubical / Zafiro (gins)

Official Awards

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