Bodegas Dios BacoOxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez
Natural sweet wine
In the mouth this natural sweet wine is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
This wine generally goes well with blue cheese and sweet desserts.
The Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez of the Bodegas Dios Baco is in the top 30 of wines of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.
Taste structure of the Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez from the Bodegas Dios Baco
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez of Bodegas Dios Baco in the region of Andalousie is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez of Bodegas Dios Baco in the region of Andalousie often reveals types of flavors of cream, vanilla or coffee and sometimes also flavors of plum, jam or chocolate.
Food and wine pairings with Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez
Pairings that work perfectly with Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez
Original food and wine pairings with Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez
The Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez of Bodegas Dios Baco matches generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of express cherry clafoutis or pasta with 4 cheeses: mascarpone, gorgonzola, goat and emmental.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Dios Baco's Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Oxford 1.970 Pedro Ximénez from Bodegas Dios Baco are 2016, 1970, 2008
Informations about the Bodegas Dios Baco
The Bodegas Dios Baco is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
The wine region of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola or the Domaine Valdespino produce mainly wines natural sweet, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry are Tempranillo, Bobal and Tinta Barroca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Jerez-Xérès-Sherry often reveals types of flavors of non oak, apricot or orange peel and sometimes also flavors of banana, golden raisin or orange.
The wine region of Andalousie
Andalusia, located in the southwest of Spain, is the southernmost administrative region of the Spanish mainland. It is home to the world-famous fortified wine, sherry. This dynamic region is the most populous in Spain and has a colourful history. Its strategic position at the gateway to the Mediterranean and its proximity to Africa have made it the target of many settlements and invasions throughout history.
The word of the wine: Green harvest or green harvesting
The practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining grapes tend to gain weight.
