Five things you didn’t know about… Fino Sherry
Not all Sherries are the same. Here are five things you didn’t know about…Fino Sherry. 
1. It isn’t sweet - Sherry doesn’t have to be a sweet and syrupy liquid. In fact, it can cover the whole spectrum of sweet to dry. A pale straw colour Fino Sherry, such as the famous Tio Pepe, is very dry and light on the palate, with a delicate nutty aroma.
2. It’s great in cocktails – while delicious on its own, it is little known that Fino sherry is an excellent cocktail ingredient. Thanks to its complexity Fino is a mixologist’s dream, ideal for simple homemade creations such as the Tiojito (just combine Tio Pepe Fino with lemonade, a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon) or for more experimental flavour combinations – try adding Fino to a Margarita or perhaps as an additional ingredient in a Martini.
3. It’s not to be left in the cupboard – the dusty shelves of the liqueur cupboard simply aren’t the place for a Fino. Fino sherry should be served straight from the fridge, chilled to 4-6 degrees centigrade and consumed within 4-5 days of opening.
4. It’s great with Chorizo – and Jamón, artichokes or Manchego, in fact it matches perfectly with nearly everything Spanish, hence their love for this particular tipple! With its dry and savoury character Fino sherry is an excellent palate cleanser when well-chilled. This makes it a perfect match with the strong flavours of traditional tapas dishes.
5. It’s a family affair – one of the most well-known Fino sherries in the UK is Tio Pepe, which directly translated means Uncle Joe. It was named after the founder’s uncle who taught him everything he knew about sherry production.
See more at tiopepe.co.uk
1. It isn’t sweet - Sherry doesn’t have to be a sweet and syrupy liquid. In fact, it can cover the whole spectrum of sweet to dry. A pale straw colour Fino Sherry, such as the famous Tio Pepe, is very dry and light on the palate, with a delicate nutty aroma.
2. It’s great in cocktails – while delicious on its own, it is little known that Fino sherry is an excellent cocktail ingredient. Thanks to its complexity Fino is a mixologist’s dream, ideal for simple homemade creations such as the Tiojito (just combine Tio Pepe Fino with lemonade, a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon) or for more experimental flavour combinations – try adding Fino to a Margarita or perhaps as an additional ingredient in a Martini.
3. It’s not to be left in the cupboard – the dusty shelves of the liqueur cupboard simply aren’t the place for a Fino. Fino sherry should be served straight from the fridge, chilled to 4-6 degrees centigrade and consumed within 4-5 days of opening.
4. It’s great with Chorizo – and Jamón, artichokes or Manchego, in fact it matches perfectly with nearly everything Spanish, hence their love for this particular tipple! With its dry and savoury character Fino sherry is an excellent palate cleanser when well-chilled. This makes it a perfect match with the strong flavours of traditional tapas dishes.
5. It’s a family affair – one of the most well-known Fino sherries in the UK is Tio Pepe, which directly translated means Uncle Joe. It was named after the founder’s uncle who taught him everything he knew about sherry production.
See more at tiopepe.co.uk