Bodegas Pedro Ximenez-Spinola Vintage 2018 Battonage Spanish Brandy 70 cl 40%

Ximénez-Spínola Battonage Vintage 2018 is a Spanish brandy from a bodega otherwise known for its Pedro Ximénez fortified wines.

Expert's Description

Ximénez-Spínola Battonage Vintage 2018 is a Spanish Brandy with an alcohol content of 40%. "Battonage" refers to the technique where the lees are stirred regularly during ageing to add extra body and complexity to the distillate - a method more commonly seen in white wine production, but which Ximénez-Spínola here applies to its brandy. The bodega, founded in 1729, is primarily known for the Pedro Ximénez grape, and this brandy is distilled from the house's own wine base.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers caramel, dried fruit and a hint of vanilla.

Palate

The palate is round and full with notes of raisin and roasted nuts.

Finish

The finish is long and warm with lingering sweetness.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at room temperature in a cognac glass. Pairs well with dark chocolate, cigars or as a digestif on its own after a meal.

Specifications

Name: Battonage Vintage 2018
Producer/Winery: Ximénez-Spínola
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Vintage: 2018
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Number of bottles: 14,250
Serving temperature: Room temperature
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Cognac glass
EAN no.: 8437006199544

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Warm · Caramel · Raisin

Did You Know?

The battonage technique - where the lees are stirred regularly - is far more common in Burgundy's white wine cellars than in Spanish brandy production, making Ximénez-Spínola's approach an unusual crossover between two wine traditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ximénez-Spínola Battonage Vintage 2018

Is this a wine?

No, it is a Spanish brandy distilled from the bodega's own wine base - not a wine in itself.

What does Battonage mean?

A technique where the lees are stirred regularly during ageing for extra body.

How many bottles were produced?

14,250 bottles.

What does it pair with?

Dark chocolate, cigars or as a digestif on its own.

How is it best served?

At room temperature in a cognac glass.

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