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Amontillado: meaning, definitions and examples

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amontillado

 

[ หŒรฆmษ™nหˆtiหjษ‘หdoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of wine

Amontillado is a type of sherry wine from Spain, specifically from the Jerez region. It is characterized by its unique flavor profile that combines the qualities of both fino and oloroso sherries. Amontillado begins its aging process under a layer of yeast called 'flor', which protects it from oxidation. After some time, the flor dies, resulting in a wine that has been exposed to oxygen, leading to its distinctive nutty and rich taste. It is often enjoyed as an aperitif and pairs well with a variety of foods.

Synonyms

Spanish wine, fortified wine, sherry

Examples of usage

  • I served Amontillado with my tapas.
  • The wine shop had a great selection of Amontillado sherries.
  • Amontillado is perfect for pairing with cheese.
  • He poured a glass of Amontillado for his guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "amontillado" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amontillado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฎเฅ‹เค‚เคŸเคฟเคฒเฅˆเคกเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Amontillado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amontillado

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะพะฝั‚ะธะปัŒัะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ amontillado

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒขใƒณใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒชใƒฃใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amontillado

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amontillado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amontillado

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋ชฌํ‹ฐ์•ผ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ูˆู†ุชูŠู„ุงุฏูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amontillado

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ amontillado

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฟ่’™่’‚ๅˆฉไบšๅคš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ amontillado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amontillado

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะผะพะฝั‚ะธะปัŒัะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amontillado

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amontillado

Etymology

The term 'Amontillado' originates from the Spanish word for a town called 'Montilla', which is located near the famous sherry-producing region of Jerez in Spain. The production of Amontillado was influenced by traditions and techniques dating back to the early 18th century. During this period, sherry wines became popular in England, leading to an increased interest and demand for various styles, including Amontillado. This particular style of sherry is noted for its dual aging process, which includes biological aging under flor yeast followed by oxidative aging, contributing to its complexity. Over time, the fame of Amontillado grew, and it became synonymous with quality and refinement in the world of fortified wines. The unique characteristics of Amontillado have intrigued wine lovers for centuries, leading to its celebration in literature, including Edgar Allan Poe's famous short story 'The Cask of Amontillado'.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,279, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.