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Festival Pedro Ximénez

Festival Pedro Ximénez

A dry white wine where Pedro Ximénez demonstrates its versatility
Festival Pedro Ximénez
75 cl.
2023
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Details
12.00%
Alcohol 12.00%
Andalusia
Production area Andalusia
D.O. Montilla-Moriles
Designation of Origin D.O. Montilla-Moriles
Alvear
Winery Alvear
Spirits, Wine
Contains sulphites
100% Pedro Ximénez
Varieties 100% Pedro Ximénez
7.0
Service 7.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Festival Pedro Ximénez 2023

White wine Aged on its lees. 8 meses sobre lías.

Festival Pedro Ximénez 2023 is a light and highly aromatic white wine. On the nose, it stands out with fresh notes of green apple, pear, and a hint of lemon citrus. On the palate, it is smooth and refreshing, with a balanced acidity that adds liveliness. Perfect for any occasion, this wine is an ideal choice for those seeking an easy-to-drink white with an attractive aromatic profile.

Style Festival Pedro Ximénez
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Aperitif, Pasta, Salads

About Festival Pedro Ximénez

The origin of Pedro Ximénez remains uncertain. While some claim it originated in the Canary Islands or Madeira, others recount the legend of the German soldier Pedro Siemens. According to the tale, this variety—extensively cultivated in Andalusia—reached the southern Iberian Peninsula thanks to this soldier from the Tercios de Flandes who fought in Germany under the service of Charles V. Whether true or not, and always with the Andalusian ingenuity in the background (which eventually transformed Pedro Siemens into Pedro Ximénez), this variety reigns supreme in Andalusia, specifically in the D.O. Montilla-Moriles, located in the southern part of the province of Córdoba, in the northern central area of Andalusia.

Although the most renowned production of Pedro Ximénez involves sweet wines, this variety flexes its muscles and demonstrates remarkable dry vinifications. And if there is any place where it can shine, it is precisely in the D.O. Montilla-Moriles, where up to 38 million kilos of this variety are harvested. The result is wines that break the mold and showcase their versatility, such as Festival.

Festival Pedro Ximénez is a dry white wine produced by Alvear, one of the oldest wineries in the area. Specifically, the grapes for Festival Pedro Ximénez come from Casilla del Hospital, a 33-hectare vineyard located in the Quality Superior zone in the Sierra de Montilla. Here, the vines, with various orientations, grow on marl and limestone soils from the Cretaceous period (similar to the soils where the finest French wines are born). Regarding the climate, it is semi-continental Mediterranean, characterized by very hot, long, and dry summers (with temperatures reaching up to 46ºC), short winters, and irregular rainfall. As for Alvear’s part, each plot is worked individually, always ensuring minimal intervention on the vineyard with small doses of sulfur and copper, as well as natural plants (sage, wormwood, cinnamon…). The use of herbicides has been completely eliminated.

This minimal intervention for Festival Pedro Ximénez continues in the winery, where very low doses of sulfur dioxide are applied upon grape entry. All subsequent operations are always aimed at preserving and enhancing the varietal aromas of the grape. Therefore, efforts are made to avoid breaking the grapes and to ensure that Festival Pedro Ximénez ferments at a low temperature. The final touch comes from the lees, with which the wine will remain in contact for 8 months. This aging on these dead yeasts will provide Festival Pedro Ximénez with structure and volume on the palate.

2023

Festival Pedro Ximénez 2023 is a light and highly aromatic white wine. On the nose, it stands out with fresh notes of green apple, pear, and a hint of lemon citrus. On the palate, it is smooth and refreshing, with a balanced acidity that adds liveliness. Perfect for any occasion, this wine is an ideal choice for those seeking an easy-to-drink white with an attractive aromatic profile.
2022

Festival Pedro Ximénez 2022 is a light and highly aromatic white wine. On the nose, it boasts intense aromas of tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango, accompanied by subtle citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit. On the palate, it is fresh and vibrant, with a balanced acidity that enhances its fruity character. Its finish is clean and refreshing, ideal for enjoying on any occasion.

2021

Festival 2021 is an aromatic wine with greenish highlights. On the nose, it is vivacious, exhibiting citrus and fruity aromas that develop and intermingle with fennel and aniseed nuances. On the palate, these flavors persist, mellowed by the influence of the lees. It is full-bodied and glyceric, well-structured, culminating in a lingering bitter finish.
2020

Festival 2020 is an aromatic white wine. The nose is fresh, with citrus and fruity notes and aromas of fennel and aniseed. The palate is glyceric, with hints of fennel and green apple. Elegant balance. Slightly bitter finish. 

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.