Fino Serie 3
Ximénez-Spínola
100% Pedro Ximénez
500ml
"The reinvention of biological aging: a wine of astonishing verticality where the finesse of the PX meets the piercing severity of the flor."
Disruption in the Jerez Region
Fino Serie 3 is one of the most exclusive pieces from Ximénez-Spínola. Breaking with the centuries-old tradition of using Palomino, the winery presents this Fino made entirely from Pedro Ximénez grapes. Following a complete fermentation that eliminates all traces of sugar, it develops a natural layer of "flor" yeast in oak barrels. This limited release represents a tireless quest for varietal purity in its freshest, driest, and most biological form.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Ximénez-Spínola (Boutique Winery).
- Origin: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
- Varietal: 100% Pedro Ximénez.
- Vinification: Static aging under a veil of flor.
- Volume: 500 ml.
- Category: Dry Fino (Generoso).
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance:
Pale straw yellow, extremely clean and bright, with subtle greenish glints characteristic of a living biological aging.
Nose:
Intense and sharp. It unfolds notes of yeast, bread dough, and bitter almond, integrated with nuances of ripe white fruit and the unique herbaceous character provided by the dry-vinified Pedro Ximénez.
Palate:
Sharp, vertical, and extraordinarily dry entry. It presents a very marked saline savoriness with astonishing persistence. A clean finish with hints of nuts and mineral freshness.
3. Oenological Character
FLOR INTENSITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
SALINE SAVORINESS [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
DRY EXTRACTION [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
EXCLUSIVITY (RARE) [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
4. Serving Art
Pairing: Fine seafood, salt-cured fish (mojama de almadraba), Andalusian fried fish, sushi, sashimi, and dishes with mild escabeche.
Glassware: Serve in a fine crystal white wine glass to enhance its aromatic expression.
Temperature: Enjoy very chilled, ideally between 7°C and 9°C.