amontillado
[ ah-mon-teh-LAH-doh ]
A Spanish
SHERRY made from the palomino grape. It's
AGED longer and is darker and softer than a
FINO. Amontillado should have a distinctively nutty flavor.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.