Bodegas Pedro Ximenez-Spinola Vintage 2022 Cosecha Spanish Hedvin 50 cl 13% 13

Cosecha simply means "harvest" in Spanish and refers to a young, vintage-dated edition of the house's classic sweet Pedro Ximénez style - a contrast to the dry Fermentación Lenta from the same house.

Expert's Description

Ximénez-Spínola Cosecha Vintage 2022 is a Fortified Wine from Jerez, Spain, with an alcohol content of 13%. The house, run by the ninth generation, José Antonio Zarzana, has worked exclusively with the Pedro Ximénez grape since 1729, making it one of the most specialised producers in the Jerez region. The Cosecha edition is made from grapes sun-dried on mats to concentrate the sugar content, after which the must is partially fermented into a naturally sweet style, distinct from the house's dry Fermentación Lenta.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisin, dates and a hint of caramel on the nose.

Palate

Sweet and concentrated on the palate with good acid balance.

Finish

The finish is long and syrupy.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 10-12°C in a small dessert glass. Pairs well with chocolate desserts, blue cheese or enjoyed on its own.

Specifications

Name: Cosecha Vintage 2022
Producer/Winery: Ximénez-Spínola
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Grape variety: Pedro Ximénez
Vintage: 2022
ABV: 13%
Size: 50 CL
Serving temperature: 10-12°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Dessert glass
EAN no.: 8437006199544

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Concentrated · Raisin · Syrupy

Did You Know?

Pedro Ximénez grapes for sweet wines like this one are traditionally sun-dried on straw or esparto mats for up to two weeks, a method known as "asoleo" that dramatically concentrates the sugar content before pressing.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ximénez-Spínola Cosecha Vintage 2022

What does Cosecha mean?

It means harvest in Spanish and indicates a young, vintage-dated edition.

Is this wine sweet or dry?

It is sweet, unlike the house's dry Fermentación Lenta edition.

What food pairs well with this fortified wine?

It pairs well with chocolate desserts, blue cheese or enjoyed on its own.

How do the grapes become so sweet?

They are traditionally sun-dried on mats for up to two weeks to concentrate the sugar content.

What makes Ximénez-Spínola unique?

The house has grown only the Pedro Ximénez grape since 1729.

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