Fino Serie 3
Ximénez-Spínola | 100% Pedro Ximénez 500ml
"The reinvention of biological aging: a wine of astonishing verticality where the fineness of PX meets the pungent severity of flor."
Disruption in the Sherry Triangle
Fino Serie 3 is one of the most exclusive pieces from Ximénez-Spínola. Breaking with the secular tradition of using Palomino, the winery presents this Fino made entirely with Pedro Ximénez grapes. After a complete fermentation that eliminates all traces of sugar, it develops a natural flor veil in oak barrels. This limited release represents a tireless search for varietal purity in its freshest, driest, and most biological aspect.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Ximénez-Spínola (Signature Winery).
- Origin: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
- Varietal: 100% Pedro Ximénez.
- Winemaking: Static aging under flor veil.
- Volume: 500 ml.
- Category: Dry Fino (Generoso).
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Pale straw yellow, extremely clean and bright, with subtle greenish reflections characteristic of lively biological aging.
Nose: Intense and crisp. Displays notes of yeast, bread crust, and bitter almond, integrated with nuances of ripe white fruit and the unique herbaceous character provided by dry-vinified Pedro Ximénez.
Palate: Sharp, vertical, and extraordinarily dry entry. Presents a very pronounced saline sapidity with astonishing persistence. Clean finish with hints of dried fruits and mineral freshness.
3. Oenological Character
FLOR INTENSITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
SALINE SAPIDITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
DRY EXTRACTION [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
EXCLUSIVITY (RARE) [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
4. Art of Serving
Food Pairing: Noble seafood, cured fish (almadraba mojama), 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 cold, ideally between 7°C and 9°C.