Slow Fermentation 2023
Ximénez-Spínola • Jerez, Spain
"Patience turned into wine: an author's white with the soul of a red, designed to evolve with elegance and surprise with its opulence and mineral balance."
The Mastery of Time
Slow Fermentation is the most full-bodied and structured white wine from Ximénez-Spínola. Made using an almost extinct method, this wine requires daily addition of must to the barrel so that the yeasts work slowly and controlled. The result is a dry Pedro Ximénez that defies conventions, offering a tactile and aromatic dimension only achieved through extreme craftsmanship and noble waiting.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Ximénez-Spínola (Author's Winery).
- Origin: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
- Varietal: 100% Pedro Ximénez (Dry).
- Winemaking: Slow fermentation in 225L French oak.
- Aging: 6 months on fine lees in barrel.
- Category: Aged White with great aging potential.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow color with intense and brilliant golden reflections. It has a slow, dense, and glyceric tear that anticipates its volume.
Nose: Deep and evolving. Notes of ripe white fruit and quince that blend with aromas of fine bakery, vanilla, cinnamon, and a subtle smoky background from high-quality French oak.
Palate: Powerful entry with great weight. Its texture is almost "chewable", with a masterful balance between the ripeness of the PX grape and a refreshing acidity that supports the entire ensemble. Long, unctuous, and distinctly mineral finish.
3. Character Analysis
STRUCTURE (MAXIMUM FULLNESS) [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
OAK INTEGRATION [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
FINAL PERSISTENCE [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
4. Pairing and Service
Heavy Gastronomy: Fatty baked fish (turbot, cod), white meats such as game birds or dishes with black truffle.
Classic Harmonies: Very aged cheeses, acorn-fed Iberian ham, and creamy mountain rice dishes.
Service: A large Burgundy-type glass is recommended to allow for oxygenation. Serve between 12°C and 14°C.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is it called "Slow Fermentation"?
Unlike industrial white wines that ferment in days, this wine is built barrel by barrel by adding only 30 liters of must per day, achieving an unparalleled extraction of glycerin and structure.
How long can I store it in my cellar?
It is a wine of noble evolution. Thanks to its structure and aging in wood, it can be perfectly stored for 5 to 8 years, gaining complexity in nuances of dried fruits and honey.