Amontillado is a variety of sherry, characterized by being darker in colour than Fino but lighter than Oloroso Sherry. It is named for the Montilla region of southern Spain, where the style originated in the 18th century, although the name 'amontillado' is sometimes used commercially as a simple measure of colour to label any sherry lying between a Fino and an Oloroso.

An Amontillado sherry begins life as a Fino, fortified to approximately 13.5 percent alcohol with a cap of flor yeast limiting its exposure to oxygen. A cask of Fino is considered to be Amontillado if the layer of flor fails to develop effectively, or is intentionally killed by additional fortification or it is allowed to die off through non-replenishment. Without the layer of flor, Amontillado must be fortified to approximately 17.5 percent alcohol so that it does not oxidise too quickly. After the additional fortification, Amontillado oxidises more slowly, exposed to oxygen through the slightly porous American oak casks, and gains a darker colour and richer flavour than a Fino - naturally dry; they are sometimes made lightly to medium sweetened.

An Amontillado Sherry can be produced in several different manners. A 'Fino-Amontillado' is a wine that has begun the transformation from a Fino to an Amontillado, but has not been aged long enough to complete the process; whilst a 'medium sherry' is an Amontillado that has been sweetened. 'Amontillado del Puerto' is an Amontillado made in El Puerto de Santa Maria.

Due to its oxidative aging and preparation, Amontillado is more stable than Fino and may be stored for a few years before opening. After opening, it can be kept for up to two-three weeks, if re-corked and stored in the fridge.

Amontillado Sherry is usually best served slightly chilled, and may be served either as an aperitif, or as an accompaniment to food such as chicken, veal, pork or rabbit with mushrooms. Classically it was served with a fine, or thin, soup, like a beef consomme.