Bodegas Pedro Ximenez-Spinola Vintage 2021 Fermentacion Lenta Spanish White Wine 75 cl 14%

Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola has worked exclusively with a single grape variety since 1729, Pedro Ximénez - a remarkable specialisation in a region otherwise dominated by sherry blends.

Expert's Description

Ximénez-Spínola Fermentación Lenta Vintage 2021 is a White Wine from Jerez, Spain, with an alcohol content of 14%. The house is today run by the ninth generation, José Antonio Zarzana, and is unique in the region for growing only the Pedro Ximénez grape. Fermentación Lenta is a dry wine, made from overripe grapes given 21 extra days on the vine and then slowly fermented over more than 15 days in French oak barrels, with fresh must added daily to keep fermentation going. Because the wine has an alcohol content below 15% and is not fortified, it cannot carry the Sherry DO designation, but instead carries the house's own approved designation, Denominación Varietal Pedro Ximénez. 3,275 bottles of this edition were produced.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisin, dried figs and a hint of oak on the nose.

Palate

Complex and dry on the palate despite the intense grape character, with good structure from the oak ageing.

Finish

The finish is long with a hint of spice.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a white wine glass. Pairs well with mature cheeses, foie gras or enjoyed on its own as an afternoon wine.

Specifications

Name: Fermentación Lenta Vintage 2021
Producer/Winery: Ximénez-Spínola
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Grape variety: Pedro Ximénez
Vintage: 2021
ABV: 14%
Size: 75 CL
Oak-aged: French oak
Number of bottles: 3,275
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: White wine glass
EAN no.: 8437006199896

Flavour Profile

Complex · Dry · Raisin · Oaked

Did You Know?

Fermentación Lenta means "slow fermentation" in Spanish and refers to the daily addition of fresh must to the barrels, a method that can take over 15 days and is entirely different from the fast fermentation normally used for Pedro Ximénez grapes in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ximénez-Spínola Fermentación Lenta Vintage 2021

What does Fermentación Lenta mean?

It means slow fermentation and refers to a method where fresh must is added daily to the barrels over more than 15 days.

Is this a sweet or dry wine?

It is dry, unlike most Pedro Ximénez wines, which are typically sweet fortified wines.

Why doesn't the wine carry the Sherry designation?

Because it is not fortified and has an alcohol content below 15%, it instead carries the house's own approved designation.

How many bottles were produced?

3,275 bottles of this specific edition.

What makes Ximénez-Spínola unique?

The house has grown only the Pedro Ximénez grape since 1729, which is unusual in the Jerez region.

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