Emilio Hidalgo, El Tresillo Amontillado Fino NV Groot Constantia green apple steeliness on the

green apple steeliness on the finish

The region and its Montepulciano grape had wallowed in mediocrity for generations before Gianni brought in an ethos of hard work and low yields

a creamy texture and a mineral finish

50% Chardonnay from the Cote de Bar with zero dosage aged partly in oak and partly in amphorae

Emilio Hidalgo, El Tresillo Amontillado Fino NV Groot Constantia green apple steeliness on theEl Tresillo was a card game that prior generations of the Hidalgo family used to play in the bodega. Participants in this leisurely rite would sneak a taste or two from the solera before dealing each round, enough so that the solera eventually adopted the name of the game. Today it is one of Hidalgo's oldest soleras, and its bottlings are considered a family treasure. Rich mahogany in colour, this sherry shows penetrating aromas of almond, brine,