/ pa-lo-MEE-noh / · Also known as Palomino Fino, Listán Blanco
The grape behind sherry — salty and nutty as Fino, rich and toasty as Oloroso.
On its own Palomino makes fairly neutral wine, which is exactly what makes it perfect for sherry. Fortified and aged in the solera system, it becomes bone-dry, salty Fino and Manzanilla under a layer of yeast called ‘flor’, or nutty, oxidative Amontillado and Oloroso. Sweet sherries are usually made from Pedro Ximénez.
Serve at
7–14°C by style
Glass
White wine glass
Decanting
Not needed
Climate
Hot
How Palomino typically feels in the mouth.
What to look for in the glass.
Fino & Manzanilla
Amontillado & Oloroso
The regions to know on a wine list.
Fino, Amontillado and Oloroso
Salty, fresh Manzanilla
El Puerto de Santa María · Spain
Coastal Fino
Canary Islands · Spain
As Listán Blanco — still whites
Classic matches that work every time.
Say it at the table
“The grape behind sherry — bone dry, salty and nutty as Fino, rich and toasty as Oloroso. Tapas' best friend.”
How Vinosoma trains your staff →Grapes worth exploring next.
Vinosoma gives your team tasting notes, food pairings and talking points for every bottle you sell.
14 days free · No credit card required