Alvear
Fino en Rama Montilla-Moriles Pedro Ximénez
Pretty, fresh, mouth-watering aperitif and food-friendly wine from one of the top producers in Montilla-Moriles. Alvear offers several different versions of Pedro Ximenez covering the full spectrum of styles- this one is decidedly austere, light and saline. Limestone and silica found in the unique chalk soils make these wines very vibrant and aromatic, providing great lift. 100 % PX from a single harvest, these are typically bottled after two years in neutral American oak casks and are not fortified (15% ABV). This is showing a very briny mouthfeel and savory flavors ranging from sea salt to green olives to fresh almonds. Not displaying a lot of primary fruit alongside the salinity- subtle apple, pear and other white fruit aromas. The freshness is very appealing, making for a great aperitif and we found it paired wonderfully with seafood tapas and salad. This is not traditional Sherry by any means (technically it is a Sherry-like beverage), but it's a superb value and serves its purpose quite well.
Pretty, fresh, mouth-watering aperitif and food-friendly wine from one of the top producers in Montilla-Moriles. Alvear offers several different versions of Pedro Ximenez covering the full spectrum of styles- this one is decidedly austere, light and saline. Limestone and silica found in the unique chalk soils make these wines very vibrant and aromatic, providing great lift. 100 % PX from a single harvest, these are typically bottled after two years in neutral American oak casks and are not fortified (15% ABV). This is showing a very briny mouthfeel and savory flavors ranging from sea salt to green olives to fresh almonds. Not displaying a lot of primary fruit alongside the salinity- subtle apple, pear and other white fruit aromas. The freshness is very appealing, making for a great aperitif and we found it paired wonderfully with seafood tapas and salad. This is not traditional Sherry by any means (technically it is a Sherry-like beverage), but it's a superb value and serves its purpose quite well.
1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2018Tangy, almond skin, and just the right amount of oxidization. Loads of complexity and such crazy value. Sherry truly is the best
Tangy, almond skin, and just the right amount of oxidization. Loads of complexity and such crazy value. Sherry truly is the best
Mar 27th, 2016Clean, fresh and light. Delicate and refreshing. Soft. Some light salinity. Easy to drink. Lovely summer lunch wine. Good food pairing wine.
Clean, fresh and light. Delicate and refreshing. Soft. Some light salinity. Easy to drink. Lovely summer lunch wine. Good food pairing wine.
Mar 12th, 2015Much more body than a typical fino. Richness balanced with bright acidity for a solid food wine.
Much more body than a typical fino. Richness balanced with bright acidity for a solid food wine.
Jul 16th, 2014Rather interesting vintage (!) “sherry” all the more unconventional for being 100% Pedro Ximenez and single harvest. Better on day two where it develops in richness, revealing its colours beyond that of a conventional fino. Beautiful work.
Rather interesting vintage (!) “sherry” all the more unconventional for being 100% Pedro Ximenez and single harvest. Better on day two where it develops in richness, revealing its colours beyond that of a conventional fino. Beautiful work.
Sep 4th, 2019Forgotten in a corner of a wine store. Thought an 08 would be pretty weird at this point, but not so. Refreshing, rich, finish of excellence
Forgotten in a corner of a wine store. Thought an 08 would be pretty weird at this point, but not so. Refreshing, rich, finish of excellence
Aug 26th, 2015A little too sweet for me on a regular basis but def a nice desert choice
A little too sweet for me on a regular basis but def a nice desert choice
Dec 16th, 2013