XIMÉNEZ-SPÍNOLA EXCEPTIONAL HARVEST

Información sobre este vino:

Ximénez-Spínola Exceptional Harvest is a white wine from the Ximénez-Spínola winery, made with 100% Pedro Ximénez grapes that have been overripened on the vine for 21 additional days beyond the usual harvest. This natural process increases the alcoholic strength and sweetness of the grape without over-concentrating, resulting in a limited-production wine that does not exceed 25,000 bottles per year.

After the harvest, the grapes are fermented with temperature control to maintain residual sugar, and then aged for 4 months on their own lees in old American oak barrels that previously held oxidative aging wines. This aging method, known as «gentle battonage», avoids the use of new barrels to preserve the elegance and balance of the wine.

In the glass, Ximénez-Spínola Exceptional Harvest presents an intense gold color, clean and bright, with an unusual density for a white wine. On the nose, it stands out for its intensity, with aromas typical of grape overripeness, such as figs, raisins and plums, combined with fermentative and pastry notes contributed by the lees aging. On the palate, it is light and intense at the same time, with a subtly unctuous texture that fills without being cloying. The acidity and natural sweetness play with the ripe, fleshy fruit, offering a long finish in which the wood does not interfere.

This aged white wine is characterized by its high total acidity and residual sugar, which gives it an excellent aging capacity, allowing it to be kept in optimal conditions for more than 25 years. It is recommended to serve between 7ºC and 12ºC to fully appreciate its organoleptic qualities. Although the winery does not suggest specific pairings, its profile makes it ideal for accompanying desserts such as cheesecake, chocolate mousse or vanilla ice cream, blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Cabrales, nuts such as walnuts or almonds, foie gras and game dishes.

With an alcohol content of 12.5% vol., Ximénez-Spínola Exceptional Harvest offers a unique sensory experience that reflects the tradition and innovation of the Ximénez-Spínola winery.