Sherry wines: Oloroso, amontillado and fino

"Generosos" or dry sherries category covers the vast majority of sherries produced. They are the oldest and best-known: manzanilla, fino, oloroso, amontillado, and palo cortado. They are all made using palomino grapes.

Oloroso: dark in color—the darker the color, the longer the aging process—as its name (which means "fragrant") suggests, it has complex, potent aromas of dry nuts, balsamic notes, and fine woods.

Amontillado: Its color varies from topaz to amber. Its aroma is subtle and delicate, with notes of hazelnut, aromatic herbs, and black tobacco.

Fino: Straw yellow or pale gold in color, it is dry and delicate on the palate, with pungent aromas.