Amontillado
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noun
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adjective
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(As a noun)
Amontillado ( noun )
A type of dry sherry aged partly in the mountains, characterized by its nutty flavor.
Origin:
From spanish amontillado, past participle of amontillar, from montaña, "mountain", referring to a style of sherry aged partly in the mountains.
Examples:
- We ordered a bottle of amontillado to go with our meal.
- The amontillado sherry was the perfect complement to the rich, savory flavors of the dish.
- He was a connoisseur of fine wines and had a particular fondness for amontillado.
- The amontillado was aged for over a decade and had a deep, complex flavor.
- I was surprised to learn that amontillado is actually a type of sherry, I had always thought it was a specific brand.
(As an adjective)
Amontillado ( adjective )
Describing a wine or sherry that is similar in flavor or style to amontillado sherry.
Origin:
From spanish amontillado, past participle of amontillar, from montaña, "mountain", referring to a style of sherry aged partly in the mountains.
Examples:
- The amontillado wine was nutty and had a rich, complex flavor.
- I prefer amontillado wines to sweeter varieties.
- The amontillado notes in the wine were very subtle but added a nice depth to the overall flavor.
- The amontillado character of the wine was well balanced by the fruitiness of the grape.
- I was not familiar with amontillado wine, but it was recommended by the sommelier and it was fantastic.