Fondillón
Fondillón is a special style of
semi-sweet. Its alcohol level is similar to many fortified wines
, although Fondillón is not fortified.
Fondillón is typically bottled and sold after an extended period of aging in barrel (minimum 10 years). It can either be vintage-dated or come from a solera.
Common pairings include cheese, in particular blue cheese, as well as chocolate and chocolate-based desserts.
References
- ISBN 0-19-860990-6.