At a glance

Producer

M. Anto. de la Riva

Region

Jerez, Andalucía, Spain

Grape variety

Palomino Fino

Wine type

Fortified

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

€28-36 (750ml retail, Spain & EU market)

Tasting profile

Citrus peel, green apple skins, almond, chamomile, sea spray, chalk. Energetic and salivating.

Evolution: Will broaden into more almond and salted brioche tones; saline and mineral core will deepen.

At peak: Crisp, nuanced, with developing florals, nutty saline undertones, and complex minerality.

Structure

Acidity

Medium to medium-high

Tannins

Very low (white, unfortified, Palomino-based dry wine)

Alcohol

Typically 12.5-13.5% ABV

Aging potential

5-7 years best for vibrancy and definition

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2029

Optimal window

2025 to 2030

Current status

Too young for full maturity, but can be tasted for primary character.

Current condition

Fresh, primary, with clear mineral definition and marked salinity; still developing complexity.

Wines from Macharnudo San Cayetano excel in early-mid term cellaring (5-7 years). Primary aromatics will integrate, accentuating mineral and umami notes. Peak is at max complexity but before any oxidation or loss of vibrancy.

Food pairing

Jamón Ibérico, boquerones (marinated anchovies), shellfish, artichokes, hard sheep cheeses, sushi, or as a solo aperitif.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Dry-farming in old vine plots, minimal intervention. No systemic herbicides; indigenous cover crops; gravity flow where possible; lightweight glass bottles.

Producer sources from select parcels in Macharnudo, farmed with sensitivity to soil health and water use (dry farming). While not formally certified organic or biodynamic, chemical inputs are minimal and vineyard biodiversity is prioritized. Gravity flow and lightweight bottles reduce both direct and indirect CO₂ impact. Absence of certification lowers the score, but overall practices are among the higher tiers, especially by Andalucían standards.