Bodegas Ximenez-Spinola Vintage 2020 Spanish Hedwine 37,5 cl 12%

Ximénez-Spínola Vintage 2020 is a 100% handcrafted Spanish fortified wine from one of the Jerez area's most respected family bodegas.

Expert's Description

Ximénez-Spínola Vintage 2020 is a Spanish Fortified Wine made exclusively from Pedro Ximénez grapes with an alcohol content of 12%. The Ximénez-Spínola bodega was founded in 1729 and for nearly 300 years has specialised solely in the Pedro Ximénez grape, where other houses spread across several varieties. After harvest, the grapes are sun-dried for at least 21 days - a method called "soleo" - which causes them to lose around 70% of their weight and significantly concentrates the sugar content. The result is a mere 200 litres of must per tonne of grapes, explaining the limited production of 5,075 bottles for this vintage.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers dried raisins, fig and a hint of caramel.

Palate

The palate is concentrated and sweet with deep fruitiness and a silky texture.

Finish

The finish is long and preserved-fruit-like with lingering notes of dried fruit.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at room temperature in a small sherry glass. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream, blue cheese or dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Vintage 2020
Producer/Winery: Ximénez-Spínola
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Grape variety: Pedro Ximénez
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 12%
Size: 37.5 CL
Number of bottles: 5,075
EAN no.: 8437006199834
Serving temperature: Room temperature
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Concentrated · Raisin · Silky

Investment Potential

Medium. Ximénez-Spínola never produces more than a few thousand bottles per vintage, and the house's 300-year specialisation in the PX grape makes vintage-dated bottles sought after among collectors of Spanish fortified wine.

Did You Know?

It takes around a tonne of grapes to produce just 200 litres of must at Ximénez-Spínola, because the sun-drying process causes the grapes to lose about 70% of their original weight.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ximénez-Spínola Vintage 2020

What grape is the fortified wine made from?

Exclusively Pedro Ximénez.

How many bottles were produced?

5,075 bottles of this vintage.

What does soleo mean?

It is the method where grapes are sun-dried for at least 21 days to concentrate the sugar.

What does it pair with?

Vanilla ice cream, blue cheese or dark chocolate.

How old is the bodega?

Ximénez-Spínola was founded in 1729.

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