Gonzalez Byass Vina AB 12 Years Amontillado Seco Jerez-Xeres-Sherry 375ml Half Bottle

González Byass · Viña AB · 12 Years Amontillado Seco

Palomino Fino · Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, Spain · 375ml Half Bottle

Style & Ageing

Viña AB from González Byass combines ageing under flor with oxidative ageing. Time under flor leaves delicate reminders of yeast, while contact with oxygen brings a light amber color. The producer’s notes describe 12 years in cask, contributing subtle oak character.

Tasting Notes

Subtle hazelnut aromas and a gentle yeasty note introduce this dry Amontillado. The palate balances restrained oak with pleasant acidity, leading to a long aftertaste with slight saltiness and bitterness. The 375ml half bottle offers a compact format for exploring its savory character.

Winemaker Description

Vina AB is a young Amontillado which has experienced both ageing under flor and oxidative ageing. Due to the contact with oxygen it has taken on a light amber color. On the nose subtle and delicate with typical Palomino aromas of hazelnuts, and slight reminders of yeast due to its time under the flor. On the palate Vina AB shows subtle notes of oak due to the 12 years spent in cask. Pleasant with a balanced acidity. Long aftertaste with slight saltiness and bitterness on the finish.

Pairing & Serving Suggestions

Try lightly chilled with toasted nuts, aged cheese, mushroom dishes or Spanish jamón. Its savory, nutty profile also makes it an appealing aperitif.

Wine Details

• Producer: González Byass
• Wine: Viña AB
• Style: Amontillado Seco, dry Sherry
• Appellation: Jerez-Xeres-Sherry
• Region: Andalucía
• Country: Spain
• Grape: Palomino Fino
• Ageing: Under flor followed by oxidative ageing; 12 years in cask according to the winemaker notes
• Bottle Size: 375ml Half Bottle