Alvear NV Amontillado Carlos VII Pedro Ximénez (Montilla-Moriles)

Country: Spain / Andalucia
Variety: Pedro Ximénez
Winery: Alvear / Amontillado Carlos VII

An initial blast of butter and sweaty cheese settles with airing, but this amontillado remains aggressive and demanding up front. In the mouth, this is correct in feel and balance. Saline-rich flavors of walnut, peanut and mushroom finish steady.