Montilla-Moriles Wine Region: A Guide to Spanish Wines
Montilla-Moriles Wine Region
Grape Varieties and Wine Styles
The Montilla-Moriles region in southern Córdoba, Spain, is renowned for its distinctive wines, primarily made from the Pedro Ximénez grape. Other varieties grown include Muscat, Airen, and Baladí.
The region produces a variety of wine styles, including:
- Fino: Pale, dry, and slightly bitter with a nutty aroma.
- Amontillado: Dry with an intense hazelnut aroma and amber or gold color.
- Oloroso: Fragrant, mahogany-colored, velvety, and aromatic,
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