Valdespino “Tío Diego” Single Vineyard Amontillado

Tío Diego is considered one of the greatest classic Amontillados in Jerez — refined, bone-dry, elegant and deeply complex. Like only the most traditional examples, it begins life as a Fino aged under flor in the prestigious Macharnudo Alto vineyard, benefiting from albariza limestone soils and long, undisturbed ageing.

As the flor naturally fades, the wine ages oxidatively, gaining warm nutty richness, amber colour and layers of dried fruit, leather, spice and salinity. The result is a benchmark Amontillado with remarkable finesse, chalky minerality and a long, savoury, unforgettable finish.

Dry, gastronomic and powerful, Tío Diego is a reference point for Amontillado worldwide.

Valdespino is one of the oldest Sherry houses, with history dating back to 1264, and famous for defending traditional methods. They are one of the very few producers who still:
✅ Ferment in old oak barrels
✅ Use single-vineyard grapes for core wines
✅ Age their wines for exceptionally long periods

The Macharnudo Alto vineyard — one of the “Grand Crus” of Jerez — gives structure, salinity and a uniquely mineral profile. Tío Diego is drawn from one of the region’s most exceptional soleras, showing purity of terroir and long-form artisanal ageing.

Style: Amontillado Sherry (begins under flor, then oxidatively aged)

Region: Jerez, Andalusia, Spain

Producer: Valdespino

Vineyard: Macharnudo Alto (single-vineyard)

Grape Variety: 100% Palomino Fino

Vinification: Barrel-fermented; extended biological ageing under flor, followed by long oxidative maturation

Maturation: Traditional solera with 10+ criaderas in American oak

Appearance: Amber–topaz with golden edges

ABV: ~18%