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Tio Pepe Sherry Palomino Fino
Reference number 050233760
£61.20 per case
Equivalent to £10.20 per bottle
61 Clubcard Points
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Key facts
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Jerez
- Grape
- Palomino
- Vintage
- Non Vintage
- Producer
- Gonzalez Byass SA
- Winemaker
- Antonio Flores
- Stopper
- Natural Cork
- ABV
- 15
Product Details
Awards
Tasting Notes
Uncompromisingly dry, refreshing and distinctive.
Storage Instructions
To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 1 year of purchase.
Expert Opinion
In the press...
David Williams - The Observer 07/08/2010Served chilled in a wine glass, this nutty, slightly Marmitey drink is, a 15% ABV, not a great deal stronger than your average white, but it parks a lot more flavour for the price.
Jamie Good - S Mag 03/07/2010Served ice cold on a hot summer day, Fino sherry is hard to beat. It’s salty, tangy, nutty and amazingly refreshing. And it goes brilliantly with a wide range of foods. Try it!
Background
History
Gonzalez Byass was founded in Jerez in 1835 by Manuel Maria Gonzalez. At the young age of 23 he decided to dedicate himself to the production and commercialisation of sherry wines and spirits. In 1844 the first barrels of Tio Pepe were exported to London. Tio Pepe being named in homage to the uncle of the founder, Jose Angel. Then in 1855 the company's UK distributor Robert Blake Byass was made a partner in order to strengthen links with the UK, the number one market for Sherry wines. However nowadays the company is controlled by the Gonzalez family, now in its fifth generation. Gonzalez Byass has since been dedicated to the production and commercialisation of quality Sherry wines and Spirits and Tio Pepe went on to become the number one selling Fino in the world.
Winemaking details
Antonio Flores
Regional info
Gonzalez Byass is situated in the city of Jerez, Andalusia, in the heart of the D.O. Jerez. Gonzalez Byass owns over 800 hectares of vineyards, all situated in Jerez Superior 20-70m above sea level. This area enjoys a warm and humid climate which helps in the maturation of the grapes. The Gonzalez Byass vineyards are found on the albariza soil which is the best soil in the area for the growth of vines as it has a very high chalk content and therefore a large capacity for maintaining moisture, very important given the long, hot and dry summers experienced in Jerez. Gonzalez Byass vineyards are 95% Palomino and 5% Pedro Ximenez, making it the only winery to have PX planted in Jerez. All Palomino grapes used for Tio Pepe are hand picked to ensure that they arrive at the pressing plant in optimum condition.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
Based on 4 Reviews
Corks
By Sheila7
25 April 2013
Explorer
Female, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2012 vintage
The corks on this wine were too small and slightly loose so that a small amount dribbled out of the bottles making them sticky and smelly.
Beautiful, dry sherry
By TheRunner
07 December 2012
Female, aged 45-54
This is a wonderful, elegant very dry sherry for drinking anytime.
Good Shery for price
By Villam
29 November 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2011 vintage
Good quality sherry for reasonable price with body and dryness expected of Tio Pepe, would recommend to any one wishing a apperative
The Standard
By StratfordJoe
29 November 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 55-64
For dry sherry under £10, Tio Pepe is always my first choice. It is consistently good with a smooth, dry, deliciously nutty flavour. In summer we drink it chilled but, at any time of year, it is an excellent aperitif. Luckily, Tesco put this on special offer at just about the right interval for me to keep a reasonable stock but they are usually the best price on the high street in any event. Well worth the few extra pennies.
