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Fernando de Castilla (500 ml) 'Antique' Pedro Ximenez, Jerez DO
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Item Number: 7299
UPC: 8423360040059
Country: Spain
Region: Andalusia
Appellation/AVA: Jerez DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Montalbán
Grape(s): 100% Pedro Ximénez
Type: Wine - Fortified
Bottle Size: 500ml Pack: 6
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 15
Soil Type: Albariza
Grapes are grown on estate vineyard Montalbán. Aged in the Solera for an average of 30 years.
Pedro Ximénez is made by drying the grapes under the hot Spanish sun, concentrating the sweetness. The grapes are then pressed to create a thick, black elixir that is then fortified and aged in the solera. Fernando de Castilla 'Antique' Pedro Ximenez has a very dark color. It is sweet and complex due to extremely long aging.
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Fernando de Castilla (500 ml) 'Antique' Pedro Ximenez, Jerez DO
Rating: 93
The NV Antique Pedro Ximenez is produced from dehydrated Pedro Ximenez grapes in a solera system, and represents half of the production of the range. Mahogany-colored, it reveals plenty of notes of marinated balsamic herbs (somehow an old vermouth comes to mind), licorice and a fresh touch of candied apricots. The palate is fresh, sweet, with echoes of the raisins, showing medium age which makes it easier to drink. It might not be a terribly complex Pedro Ximenez but its freshness makes it very approachable. 14,000 bottles produced yearly. Drink 2013-2015.
- The Wine Advocate (8/1/2013)
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