Winery Fernando de CastillaClassic Sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry
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.
Taste structure of the Classic Sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry from the Winery Fernando de Castilla
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Classic Sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry of Winery Fernando de Castilla 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 Classic Sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry of Winery Fernando de Castilla in the region of Andalousie often reveals types of flavors of licorice, plum or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of caramel, raisin or prune.
Food and wine pairings with Classic Sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry
Pairings that work perfectly with Classic Sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry
Original food and wine pairings with Classic Sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry
The Classic Sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry of Winery Fernando de Castilla matches generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of real chocolate cake or pork tenderloin with blue cheese and walnuts.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fernando de Castilla's Classic Sweet Pedro Ximénez Sherry.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Informations about the Winery Fernando de Castilla
The Winery Fernando de Castilla is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 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: Attack
First impressions perceived after the wine is put in the mouth.
