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amontillado Definition and Meaning in English (amontillado definition)

noun
Synonyms:sherry
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Amontillado definition: Amontillado is a medium-dry sherry wine that is aged under a layer of flor yeast and then exposed to oxygen, giving it a distinctive nutty flavor.

Definitions of Amontillado

  1. 1noun

    Amontillado is a medium-dry sherry wine that is aged under a layer of flor yeast and then exposed to oxygen, giving it a distinctive nutty flavor.

Example Sentences

casual

“He offered me a small glass of fine amontillado.”

formal

“The amontillado had a complex aroma of almonds and hazelnuts.”

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Amontillado definition: Amontillado is a medium-dry sherry wine that is aged under a layer of flor yeast and then exposed to oxygen, giving it a distinctive nutty flavor.
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'Amontillado' translates to 'amontillado' in English. Amontillado definition: Amontillado is a medium-dry sherry wine that is aged under a layer of flor yeast and then exposed to oxygen, giving it a distinctive nutty flavor.
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