Williams & Humbert 20 Years Don Guido Solera Especial Pedro Ximénez Sherry 75 cl 18%
Williams & Humbert 20 Years Don Guido Solera Especial Pedro Ximénez Sherry is one of the most luxurious and deeply concentrated PX sherries produced in Jerez. This 20‑year Solera Especial is made exclusively from Pedro Ximénez grapes, which are sun‑dried after harvest to intensify their natural sugars and create the characteristic, almost syrup‑like sweetness for which PX sherry is famous. The result is a dark, dense and irresistibly rich sherry with a complexity that can only be achieved through decades of slow maturation.
Don Guido is aged in Williams & Humbert’s historic solera system, where the wine undergoes long oxidative development that enhances the depth of the dried grapes and builds an intense aromatic and flavour profile. Its deep mahogany colour immediately signals a sherry of exceptional concentration and elegance.
The aroma is rich and seductive, offering notes of raisins, figs, dates, molasses, caramel and dark chocolate. Subtle hints of coffee, liquorice and nuts reveal the influence of long ageing. The palate is silky, deeply sweet and almost creamy in texture. Layers of dried fruit, syrup, burnt sugar and cocoa unfold gradually, while a gentle acidity keeps the sweetness balanced and prevents it from becoming heavy. The finish is extremely long, warm and persistent – an intense aftertaste that lingers long after the final sip.
This sherry is perfect as a dessert in its own right, but it also pairs beautifully with blue cheese, vanilla ice cream, chocolate desserts or simply as a contemplative glass after a good meal. Don Guido represents Pedro Ximénez at its highest level and demonstrates why Williams & Humbert remains one of the most respected producers in Jerez.
Bodega: Williams & Humbert
Name: Don Guido
Age: NA
Type: PX Sherry
Alcohol: 18%
75 cl
Other: The history of Bodegas Williams & Humbert goes back nearly 130 years. They helped establish the Jerez‑Xérès‑Brandy quality designation and are today considered one of the world’s most prestigious wine producers. The winery was founded in 1877 by Sir Alexander Williams, a great admirer and connoisseur of sherry, and Arthur Humbert, a specialist in international relations.