Bodega Dios Baco Pedro Ximénez
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Its delicate fragrance of flowers, which at the same time is sharp on the nose, alerts us to the classic aroma of an old and fine Sherry.
- It comes from 100% Pedro Ximenez grapes.
- After the harvest, the grapes dry naturally due to the sun until they become raisins. From there the first nectar that is introduced into the traditional system of soleras and criaderas is obtained.
- Sweet, fresh and aromatic taste. Serve between 12º and 14º C.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pedro Ximenez
Elaboration: During the manufacturing process, the grapes must be dried in the sun during the harvest. When they become raisins, that first nectar is introduced into the soleras.
Tasting Notes: Dark mahogany color, almost opaque, black, with a flavor intense, fruity, very long. expands and covers totally the palate ending in a nuance with hints of licorice, coffee, dark chocolate.
PRESS
NV – 91 Wine Spectator | 92 Wine Enthusiast
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The deepest roots of Bodegas Dios Baco reach back to 1765 when the construction was begun on a winery complex consisting of 12 individual wineries. That was the beginning of a tradition that continues today. The wineries were called “The Twelve Apostles” and located in Jerez de la Frontera, in southern Spain’s Andalusia region.
In 1992, its current owner Jose Paez Morilla purchased the winery and created Bodegas Dios Baco – God Baccus Winery – named for one of the original 1765 Twelve Apostles wineries, bringing the story full circle. He renovated the building and today, he and his daughter, Alejandra, handcraft their limited batches of fine sherry.