Over the years, people have tried to decipher Pedro Ximenéz (also known as Pedro Jiménez or Pedro), the emblematic grape from the south of Spain for its viscous wines with rich density rarely seen in other corners of the world. Internationally renowned for its use in making Sherry, Pedro Ximenez’s origins have been hotly debated. [...] More info at www.catavino.net...

It has been 275 years since Don Diego de Alvear y Escalera, began in 1729 the production in the town of Montilla, region of Andalusia, Spain, the very first wines of Alvear. Since then, Alvear has continued to progress and develop in a harmonious manner. Eight generations of the family ...

2002 Alvear Montilla-Moriles PX Fino “En Rama” - Spain, Andalucía, Montilla-Moriles (8/28/2006)Light yellow gold in color. The nose show’s subtle wood notes, and light almond hints. Delicate melon and light citrus come in towards the end as it opens. Soft in the mouth with a gentle creaminess and rich nutty ...

18% alcohol. Cork. Approx $A37. El Candado, the bottle states is Spanish for the The Padlock . Thick and syrupy, burnt brown and orange core with an olive oil, green rim. Smells of raisins, Christmas cake, toffee and with enough auto-suggestion - salted fish. Rich and unctuous, it's like eating ...

Filed under: Wine , Lush Life , Raves & Reviews , Europe , Liquor Cabinet Alvear Pedro Ximénez De Anada 2003 from Spain is 17%abv / 34 proof because it is a mildly fortified wine, and has a phenomenal natural level of 465 grams of sugar per liter. The color of this wine is a coppery orange brown ... this sweet and luscious wine.Continue reading Dessert Wine Notes: Alvear Pedro Ximénez De Anada 2003...

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: George Finch Post Time: 12-10-2006 at 12:20 AM

... cousin the vintage Alvear Pedro Ximénez De Anada 2003 because of being made in an old solera ... or months once opened if kept sealed in the fridge. The Alvear Solera 1927 is made from Pedro Ximénez...

Editor’s Note: A short while ago, a friend, and cohort, of ours contributed a piece on the the region of Montilla Moriles, located in the southern political region of Andalusia; and its indigenous grape, Pedro Ximenez. Being that PX is a... More info at www.catavino.net...

Greg gives us all a lesson in sherry at my last tasting.

Pedro Ximinez is not the name of some Senator’s undocumented domestic labor - it’s the name of one of the primary grapes used in sherry. It’s indigenous to the southeast part of Spain, and I suppose pretty much synonymous with its use in sherry. In fact if you’ve had sherry, you’ve probably had PX in some quantity (though not necessarily 100% varietal). We went with friends to Bazin...