Alvear CB Fino Montilla-Moriles DO

Montilla-Moriles DO, Spain

Bone-dry Fino from Pedro Ximénez under flor; lighter and more delicate than Jerez Fino since PX achieves natural alcohol without fortification. Chamomile, almond, bread dough, and sea salt with the characteristic Fino yeasty freshness. Serve well-chilled as aperitif. The most undervalued Fino-style wine in the world.

Pairing intelligence

• aperitif: Andalusian seafood frito with Fino; the yeasty salinity of CB Fino is the perfect aperitif with Córdoba's shrimp fritters
• aperitif: The quintessential Andalusian aperitif; Fino's chamomile and almond complement the nutty fat of acorn-fed Ibérico ham
• aperitif: Classic Andalusian tapa with Fino; the vinegar-cured anchovy's acidity meets the wine's salinity and yeast in harmony