Bodegas Pedro Ximenez-Spinola Vintage 2020 Exceptional Harvest Spanish White Wine 75 cl 12,5%

Ximénez-Spínola Exceptional Harvest 2020 is a sweet white wine from an unusually good harvest season, made exclusively from sun-dried Pedro Ximénez grapes.

Expert's Description

Ximénez-Spínola Exceptional Harvest 2020 is a Spanish White Wine made exclusively from Pedro Ximénez grapes with an alcohol content of 12.5%. "Exceptional Harvest" marks a vintage where the grapes' ripeness and sugar concentration after sun-drying were particularly outstanding. The Ximénez-Spínola bodega has specialised exclusively in this grape variety since 1729, and with only 19,723 bottles produced of this cuvée, it is among the house's more accessible yet still handcrafted wines.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers apricot, honey and a hint of flowers.

Palate

The palate is rich and sweet with a fine balance between fruit and acidity.

Finish

The finish is soft and lingering with notes of dried apricot.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve chilled at 8-10°C in a white wine glass. Pairs well with foie gras, blue cheese or fruit tart.

Specifications

Name: Exceptional Harvest Vintage 2020
Producer/Winery: Ximénez-Spínola
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Grape variety: Pedro Ximénez
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 75 CL
Number of bottles: 19,723
EAN no.: 8437006199025
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: White wine glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Rich · Apricot · Floral

Did You Know?

The name "Exceptional Harvest" is only used in vintages where Ximénez-Spínola's grapes achieve an unusually high natural sugar concentration after sun-drying - a designation the house's winemakers do not apply to every vintage.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ximénez-Spínola Exceptional Harvest 2020

What does Exceptional Harvest mean?

It marks a vintage with unusually good grape ripeness and sugar concentration.

What grape is the wine made from?

Exclusively Pedro Ximénez.

How many bottles were produced?

19,723 bottles.

What does it pair with?

Foie gras, blue cheese or fruit tart.

How is it best served?

Chilled at 8-10°C in a white wine glass.

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