COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2003
GRAPE
Pedro Ximénez
PRODUCER
Bodegas Toro Albalá
REGION
Andalucía
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Don PX 2003 is a sweet wine from Bodegas Toro Albalá, produced in the DO Montilla-Moriles region of Andalusia, Spain. It is made exclusively from 100% Pedro Ximénez grapes, a variety well-suited to the region's warm, sunny climate. The wine undergoes an extended oxidative aging process in American oak casks for over 20 years. Bodegas Toro Albalá, founded in 1922, is known for its dedication to traditional winemaking techniques for Pedro Ximénez wines. The wine is noted for its significant aging potential and unique character developed through its lengthy maturation.
ALCOHOL
17.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged oxidatively for over 20 years in American oak.
Fact 02
Crafted from 100% Pedro Ximénez grapes, sun-dried for intensity.
Fact 03
Possesses remarkable longevity, with a drinking window extending to 2075.
Fact 04
Can be conserved indefinitely, even after opening.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Don PX 2003 begins with the meticulous sun-drying of Pedro Ximénez grapes, a process known as 'asoleo,' to concentrate sugars and flavors. Fermentation is initiated after pressing and then halted prematurely through fortification with pure wine alcohol, a technique called 'mutage,' to retain high residual sugar. Following fermentation, the wine is aged oxidatively for over 20 years in American oak casks. This extended maturation period in oak is a defining characteristic, contributing to the wine's complexity and depth.
