amontillado

noun

amon·​til·​la·​do ə-ˌmän-tə-ˈlä-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce amontillado (audio) ə-ˌmän-ti(l)-ˈyä-(ˌ)t͟hō How to pronounce amontillado (audio)
plural amontillados
: a medium dry sherry

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Sherry lovers will know that a fine amontillado would also be a great choice. — Melissa Clark, sacbee.com, 9 May 2017 Everyone waits in the parlor, sipping glasses of amontillado. — Stephen O’Connor, Harper's Magazine, 27 Apr. 2020 While the vast majority of sherry is dry — think briny, tapas-friendly fino and amontillado — there’s plenty to discover on the sweet end of the spectrum. — Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Jan. 2022 Muddled fresh tomatoes and sweet-savory tomato simple syrup create layers of flavor in this summery take on a classic sherry cobbler, and a dry, nutty amontillado sherry adds even more complexity. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025 Manzanilla or fino makes an ideal start, while heartier amontillado, palo cortado or oloroso sherries meld seamlessly with umami-rich dishes, such as soups (ramen), stews and anything with mushrooms. — Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, done in the manner of Montilla, town in Andalusia

First Known Use

1822, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amontillado was in 1822

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amontillado

noun
amon·​til·​la·​do ə-ˌmän-tə-ˈläd-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce amontillado (audio)
plural amontillados
: a medium dry sherry
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