Fernando de Castilla

Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla is located in the historic centre of Jerez. Its story began with the aristocratic Andrada-Vanderwilde family, who for two centuries provided grapes and wine for the production of sherry in the area. In 1972 Fernando Andrada-Vanderwilde took over some old sherry cellars and brandy soleras from a couple of local bodegas, and changed the name of the company from Fernando III to Fernando de Castilla.
In 1999 Jan Pettersen, a Norwegian with 15 years experience at Osborne, bought the company and also acquired a neighbouring almacenista, José Bustamente. He also formed a partnership with a local grape grower – to ensure consistent supply of high quality grapes – unusual for the smaller bodegas, who usually have to rely on co-operatives. He decided to focus entirely on high-end, complex sherries - in the process upgrading the bodega to one of the most interesting and highly regarded of the small independent sherry houses in Jerez.
Whilst the company also produces Sherry Vinegar, and their own range of brandies, the Sherries produced here are amongst the finest in Jerez - from the pale, dry and elegant fino to the most unique antique wines.
There are two ranges: Classic, and the premium Antique range. It is the excellence of the Antique range of intensely pure and complex single solera Sherries that has largely driven Fernando de Castilla's reputation as masters in the production and ageing of fine, unblended, untreated Sherries (they do not fine, clarify or aggressively filter any of their wines).
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- Fernando de Castilla En Rama Fino 37.5cl
- Jerez, Spain
- Fernando de Castilla
- (1 x 37.5cl)
- £11.75
- N/A
An En Rama Fino is bottled in the Spring or Autumn when the protective layer of flor is thickest. Bottled unfined, unfiltered and straight from the barrel this is uber Fino! -
- Classic Dry Fino Sherry Fernando de Castilla
- Jerez, Spain
- Fernando de Castilla
- (1 x 75cl)
- £14.50
- N/A
This is a really wonderful Fino Sherry from a single Solera of 4-5 years of age. Fresh, fruity and alive with yeasty, nutty, savoury character. A perfect aperitif. -
- Classic Manzanilla, Fernando de Castilla
- Jerez, Spain
- Fernando de Castilla
- (1 x 75cl)
- £14.75
- N/A
Jan Petteerson continues to produce world class Sherry from his Bodega in Sanlucar. His Manzanilla is light, fresh and delicious with a citrus and salt tang. -
- Classic Amontillado, Fernando De Castilla
- Jerez, Spain
- Fernando de Castilla
- (1 x 75cl)
- £16.50
- N/A
An extraordinarily fine, complex and sophisticated drink. Beautiful shining amber colour, fascinatingly complex raisined, nutty, tangy nose and a flavour displaying layer upon layer of deliciously plump sensations on the way. -
- Classic Oloroso Fernando De Castilla
- Jerez, Spain
- Fernando de Castilla
- (1 x 75cl)
- £16.75
- N/A
The Classic Oloroso from Fernando de Castilla is rich and dry with notes of citrus fruit, spice and walnuts. -
- Fernando de Castilla Classic Cream
- Jerez, Spain
- Fernando de Castilla
- (1 x 75cl)
- £16.75
- N/A
A rich amber colour. Fascinatingly complex with a light Christmas pudding nose of dried fruits, nuts, and a well flambeed crust. The rich concentrated flavours and tangy acidity are softened by a sweetness on the palate which brings it all together in a wonderfully balanced way. -
- Fernando de Castilla White Vermut NV
- Jerez, Spain
- Fernando de Castilla
- (1 x 75cl)
- £19.00
- N/A
The nose has pronounced moscatel grape and spice aromas. Semi-sweet and persistent on the palate, with characteristic wormwood notes alongside clove and thyme. -
- Vermut Fernando de Castilla
- Jerez, Spain
- Fernando de Castilla
- (1 x 75cl)
- £19.25
- N/A
From one of the worlds top sherry producers, this vermouth is made from a blend of PX and Oloroso macerated with 27 botanicals (sourced locally where possible). Rich and mouthfilling, citrus peel fruit flavours are balanced with sweet spice and herbal characteristics. Delicious served over ice, with a splash of soda and garnished with a slice of orange. -
- Fernando de Castilla Classic Pedro Ximenez
- Jerez, Spain
- Fernando de Castilla
- (1 x 75cl)
- £22.50
- N/A
Opaquely dark mahogany colour. The nose seduces with intense dried fruit aromas of raisins, prunes and dates, coupled with brown spices of nutmeg and clove, this becomes reminiscent of Christmas cake. -
- Antique Fino "F", Fernando de Castilla
- Jerez, Spain
- Fernando de Castilla
- (1 x 50cl)
- £24.50
- N/A
A rare breed aged Fino with only 1000 bottles made annually. Broad and full yet fresh with a deep, yeasty, nutty palate, fresh acidity and balanced alcohol.