Ximénez-Spínola
Old Harvest
Pedro Ximénez Masters • Jerez, Spain
"The culmination of time: a cult wine that pays tribute to the nobility of a unique grape, interpreted under the artistic vision of an author winery."
The Winery That Transcends Time
Ximénez-Spínola is not just a winery; it is the guardian of a family tradition that since 1729 has defied commercial conventions in the Jerez region. As the only producer exclusively dedicated to the Pedro Ximénez grape, their creations are limited and historical batches cataloged under the regulations of the D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Regulatory Council.
Old Harvest represents a technical milestone in Spanish author viticulture. It is a unique blend wine, where solera criaderas with an average of 17 years of oxidative aging in American oak butts are selected. Unlike conventional sweet Pedro Ximénez subjected to "sun-drying," Old Harvest is born from the complete fermentation of sun-dried grapes on the vine and on racks, achieving a dry-generous profile of extraordinary tension and finesse.
At La Cava Shop, we bring this limited edition gem to collectors and wine lovers in Mexico, guaranteeing specialized storage that protects the aromatic integrity of each numbered bottle.
Identity and Terroir Profile
Origin and Varietals
100% Pedro Ximénez. Albariza vineyards of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
Production Method
Oxidative aging in 500-liter American oak soleras for an average of 17 years.
Alcohol Content
17.0% Alc. Vol. Perfect balance between alcoholic power and tannic roundness.
Organoleptic Tasting Analysis
Appearance
Deep amber color with coppery reflections, iodized glints, and a mahogany background. It presents a dense, slow tear and remarkable brilliance that reveals its almost two decades of concentration in wood.
Nose
Elegant and pungent complexity. Initially, aromatic memories of dried figs, dates, and Corinth raisins emerge, immediately giving way to complex notes of toasted hazelnuts, candied orange peel, fine cabinetry, blonde tobacco, and noble varnishes from old solera.
Palate
Broad, glyceric, and silky attack. Although it suggests the natural unctuousness of sun-dried fruit, it surprises with a dry, vibrant, and firm acidic palate. It finishes with a saline, mineral aftertaste of albariza and an almost infinite persistence on the retro-nasal.
Sommelier's Recommendations
How to serve Old Harvest to appreciate its complexity?
It is recommended to serve slightly chilled, between 12°C and 14°C. It is advisable to use a large-bowled white wine glass or a Burgundy glass to favor aeration and release the volatiles from the oxidative aging.
What are the recommended gastronomic pairings?
Its amontillado and semi-dry profile makes it a perfect partner for aged cheeses (such as aged Manchego or Stilton), salt-cured foie gras, game consommés, candied nuts, braised red meats with wine reduction, and bitter desserts based on 80% cocoa.
Where to buy Ximénez-Spínola Old Harvest in Mexico?
You can purchase limited production bottles of Ximénez-Spínola Old Harvest directly at La Cava Shop, enjoying direct shipping with protected thermal packaging to anywhere in the country.
The Jewel of Jerez in Your Cellar
Acquire a historic piece of Spanish viticulture and discover the mastery of Pedro Ximénez in its purest expression.
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