Valdespino Pedro Ximenez Yellow Label
The Wine
Crafted from Pedro Ximenez grapes, harvested late and sun-dried for a minimum of two weeks to achieve a high sugar content. The evaporation process causes the grapes to shrivel into raisins. This wine is aged oxidatively through the "Solera and Criaderas" system, resulting in an intense mahogany hue, with aromas of figs, spices such as cinnamon and vanilla, and raisins. It offers a rich, velvety texture on the palate, with smoothness and a lasting finish. Ideal served neat, on its own or match with chocolate, or even on ice cream!
The Details
Country - Spain
Sub Region - Andalucia
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
With six centuries of sherry production under their belts, Valdespino lay claim to being one of the oldest sherry bodegas in the region. The heart of Valdespino is their vineyards. One of the few bodegas to release single-vineyard wines, their Macharnudo holding is one of the grand crus of Jerez at the highest altitude and located on the famous, and sought-after bright white Albariza chalk soils. From their savory and fresh Manzanilla Deliciosa and Fino Inocente, to their unctuous and intense Solera 1842 and Pedro Ximenez wines, the quality is world class and the bodega still ferment a proportion of their wines in wood, adding layers of complexity to the finish product. One of the few estates that age in solera far in excess of the DO regulations for all their styles of sherry.
