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Amontillado Fortified Wine
XECO

AMONTILLADO (500ml)

$198

By XECO

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Smells like a heavenly caramel nut dessert but not at all sweet when you drink it. Like nothing you have tried before!

WHAT WE TASTE
Caramel, nuts, apricots

PERFECT PAIRING
Works brilliantly with all sorts of food - chicken and turkey, mushrooms and truffles, paella or risotto, grilled tuna, soups, meatballs with tomato sauce or anchovies on toast, and, of course, cheese, cheese, cheese.
TEMP CHECK
This is best served chilled.
ABOUT XECO

XECO is the brain-child of three 30-something 'fino fiends' who have long shared a love of fine sherry - and frustration that this love wasn't shared by their friends. The solution? Find better friends (kidding!) OR - find a way to bring a ‘Next Generation’ sherry to their friends and the world, finally giving this marvellous drink some long-overdue recognition. With 30 combined years of experience in the drinks industry, the trio set out to create a new brand of Sherry to put a contemporary edge on an age-old product, and in doing so help to dispel some of the myths around the category, while encouraging a new generation of discerning drinkers to give Sherry a second look.

OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
Like its sister Fino, Monti is so versatile! Serve it straight up in a glass, with a slice of orange, or mix it with ginger beer, or Sprite! Cocktail options are endless. Have fun experimenting with this one.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Jerez, Spain
Grape: Palomino
Style: Refreshing and yummy
XECO

MEDIUM DRY (500ml)

$225

By XECO

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The dry-as-a-general-rule XECO gals have given this one a little shot of sugar! Think Monty’s cute little sister.

WHAT WE TASTE
Toasted nuts, caramel apple pie, apricots

PERFECT PAIRING
Cheese before dinner, cheese after dinner, cheese for dinner….
TEMP CHECK
This is best served chilled.
ABOUT XECO

XECO is the brain-child of three 30-something 'fino fiends' who have long shared a love of fine sherry - and frustration that this love wasn't shared by their friends. The solution? Find better friends (kidding!) OR - find a way to bring a ‘Next Generation’ sherry to their friends and the world, finally giving this marvellous drink some long-overdue recognition. With 30 combined years of experience in the drinks industry, the trio set out to create a new brand of Sherry to put a contemporary edge on an age-old product, and in doing so help to dispel some of the myths around the category, while encouraging a new generation of discerning drinkers to give Sherry a second look.

THE GOOD THINGS THEY DO
Beyond working to not only preserve and perhaps write a new chapter for this historic bevvie, the XECO gals are working hard to change some of the traditions in the region too. They’ve recently got approval to trial new cardboard bottle technology – a big step toward sustainability – which is no small feat in a place that does not like to change the rules!
OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
The extra touch of sweetness on this one makes it the perfect after dinner treat, especially if you’re not up for full-on dessert. It’s just sweet enough to satisfy that little sugar craving.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Jerez, Spain
Grape: Palomino, Pedro Ximenéz
Style: Sweetly refreshing