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Pedro Ximénez

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Pedro Ximénez — PX — is Spain's darkest, sweetest fortified wine, made from grapes dried in the Andalucian sun to concentration under the solera system. Inky and viscous with the caramel syrup of raisin and fig, PX is dessert in a glass, and a vital blending component in the palo cortado and cream styles of Jerez.

🍇 White grapefull bodysweet

Grape profile

Character & style

TraitCharacter
Bodyfull
Aciditylow
Tanninsnone
Sweetnesssweet
Alcohol tendencyhigh
OriginAndalusia, Spain
Common flavoursraisin, fig, date, caramel, molasses, coffee
Aromasraisin, fig, date, caramel, molasses, orange peel

Pairing

Best food pairings

  • Blue cheese
  • chocolate desserts
  • creme brûlée
  • hard cheese
  • glazed ham

Where it thrives

Key regions for Pedro Ximénez

Spain, Argentina, Australia

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