Amontillado ( noun , adjective )

(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:

1. We ordered a bottle of amontillado to go with our meal.
2. The amontillado sherry was the perfect complement to the rich, savory flavors of the dish.
3. He was a connoisseur of fine wines and had a particular fondness for amontillado.
4. The amontillado was aged for over a decade and had a deep, complex flavor.
5. 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:

1. The amontillado wine was nutty and had a rich, complex flavor.
2. I prefer amontillado wines to sweeter varieties.
3. The amontillado notes in the wine were very subtle but added a nice depth to the overall flavor.
4. The amontillado character of the wine was well balanced by the fruitiness of the grape.
5. I was not familiar with amontillado wine, but it was recommended by the sommelier and it was fantastic.