Toro Albala Don Px Pedro Ximenez Excelso Sherry 750ml
| Vintage: | 1952 |
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| Description: | Hi-Time's Top Sherry Wines of 2024. Bodegas Toro Albala, located in Spain's Montilla-Moriles region, is thought by those in the know, as one of the best Sherry producers in the world, with their extensive selection of older vintages that date back at least 50 years. These complex, profound works of art would not have been possible without Antonio Sanchez, Toro Albala's master blender, winemaker, and all-around maestro. Because of his ability to see future promise in vintages and his talent and guidance in choosing the appropriate temperature for these wines, he is regarded as one of Spain's top winemakers. All of the Toro Albala dessert wines are made of the Pedro Ximenez grapes, which are laid out and sun-dried on mats to concentrate the sugars. The wines are virtually black, viscous as motor oil and packed to the gills with flavor. As years pass, a brownish tint comes forth. Note that these wines are bottled directly from the oak cask and have not been subjected to any fining additives or filtration techniques. The presence of fine lees in these natural wines doesn't compromise their enjoyment. Also, there is virtually no time limit for wine storage, as these wines only improve with age even after they have been uncorked. All wines come in a keepsake gift box with a certificate of authenticity. Wine Advocate 96 Points - "Even if I think they tried to simplify the range, they also created a new varietal of the very old sweet Px, a very old 1952 Don Px Excelso that comes in a square-ish bottle reminiscent of something like Chanel Number 5 or similar, a decadent and excessive old Px with more rustic aromas reminiscent of carob beans (algarroba) and with an earthy touch. It's a characterful wine with incredible depth and concentration, a bit spirity at 17% alcohol and with 390 grams of sugar and a soft texture with moderate acidity. These wines are produced with raisins, fortified and matured in ancient American oak barrels for a long, long time, and each barrel develops slightly differently. 1,200 bottles were filled in December 2021. Drink date: 2022 - 2035. |
| Price: | $ 808.98 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on January 29, 2024.
