Ximénez-Spínola Old Harvest is a mature Spanish fortified wine, where the name signals a longer maturation period than the house's younger Vintage editions.
Expert's Description
Ximénez-Spínola Old Harvest is a Spanish Fortified Wine made exclusively from Pedro Ximénez grapes with an alcohol content of 17%. The higher alcohol percentage compared to the house's younger vintage editions suggests a longer maturation period, during which the wine has developed extra depth and complexity. The bodega, founded in 1729, sun-dries its grapes for at least 21 days before pressing - a method that significantly concentrates the sugar content and gives the characteristic syrupy sweetness.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The nose offers dried fig, dark raisin and a hint of tobacco.
Palate
The palate is deep and complex with syrupy sweetness and a full, almost oily texture.
Finish
The finish is very long with lingering notes of dried fruit and wood.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve at room temperature in a small sherry glass. Pairs well with dark chocolate, cigars or aged hard cheese.
Specifications
Name: Old Harvest
Producer/Winery: Ximénez-Spínola
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Grape variety: Pedro Ximénez
Vintage: Non-vintage (NV)
ABV: 17%
Size: 50 CL
Number of bottles: 7,492
Serving temperature: Room temperature
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Sherry glass
EAN no.: 8437006199797
Flavour Profile
Deep · Complex · Fig · Syrupy
Investment Potential
Medium. The Old Harvest name signals an older, more complex style than the house's standard vintage fortified wines, and the limited production of under 7,500 bottles makes it attractive to collectors of Spanish PX fortified wine.
Did You Know?
The older a PX fortified wine becomes, the more the natural sweetness concentrates through evaporation, which can create wines with a sugar content that surpasses even the most classic dessert wine.
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