Lustau Centenario Murillo Pedro Ximénez Sherry 50 cl 17%

The Pedro Ximenez grapes for this sherry are sun-dried on mats outside the bodega until they resemble raisins - that is the secret behind the intense sweetness that defines the style.

Expert's Description

Lustau Centenario Murillo is a Pedro Ximenez Sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from the Pedro Ximenez grape with an alcohol content of 17%. Bodegas Lustau was founded in 1896 by Jose Ruiz-Berdejo as an almacenista, a stockholder who sold sherry on to the large export houses, and has developed its own brands since 1945. Centenario Murillo is a sweet sherry style, where the grapes are sun-dried before pressing and fermentation, significantly concentrating the sugar content. The sherry is carried by a fine acidity that keeps the sweetness from becoming overwhelming.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense on the nose, with raisins, dried fig and a hint of molasses.

Palate

Sweet and full-bodied on the palate, supported by a fine acidity that keeps it balanced.

Finish

The finish is long and stickily sweet, with a last hint of caramel.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 12-14°C in a small sherry glass. Enjoy with light, sweet desserts or bold, mature cheeses.

Specifications

Name: Centenario Murillo
Producer/Winery: Bodegas Lustau
Region/Country: Jerez, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Grape variety: Pedro Ximenez
ABV: 17%
Size: 50 CL
EAN: 8412325003116
Serving temperature: 12-14°C
Glass type: Sherry glass

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Full-bodied · Raisiny · Sticky

Did You Know?

Pedro Ximenez sherry is often called "liquid raisin" among sherry enthusiasts, because the grapes are sun-dried for up to two weeks before pressing, dramatically concentrating the sugar content.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lustau Centenario Pedro Ximenez Murillo

What is Pedro Ximenez sherry?

It is a sweet sherry style made from sun-dried grapes of the same name, giving it an intense, raisiny sweetness.

How should Centenario Murillo be enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed at 12-14°C in a small sherry glass, preferably with desserts or bold cheeses.

Who is behind the Lustau sherries?

Bodegas Lustau, founded in 1896 in Jerez de la Frontera, known for its wide range of sherry styles.

Can PX sherry be enjoyed on its own as a dessert?

Yes, it is sweet and full-bodied enough to stand on its own as a dessert.

What does the name Centenario Murillo mean?

The name refers to the bodega's historic stockholding and the specific solera the sherry comes from.

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