Bodegas Toro Albala Px Don Convento Seleccion Pedro Ximenez Sherry 750ml
| Vintage: | 1964 |
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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 99 Points - "My favorite of all the old sweet PXs I tasted this time was the perfumed and showy 1964 Don Px Convento SelecciĂłn, which still has the wooden label, but it has also been modernized and made easier to read. It is denser than any of the other wines and has a brighter edge, amber, because the center is opaque and black. It has an incredible perfume; it's floral and spicy with fresher aromas than I remember in the other sweet PXs. It fills your mouth, goes down your throat like liquid gold and explodes in the eternal finish. It's an amazing Px with 15.5% alcohol, lower that most, and with 377 grams of sugar, also lower than most. Elegant and intense, simply delicious. There are 4,630 bottles of this wine, all bottled in February 2022.". James Suckling 98 Points - "You don't need much of this to experience the greatness of this Px. Just a small sip will wake you up. The huge depth of flavors really makes it smell and taste less sweet. Instead, it is silky and unbelievably drinkable. Bonfire ash, dark chocolate, figs, black dates, tar and a touch of mussels and dark earth. Don't be afraid of the huge concentration and the sweetness, as you'll be stunned by how balanced, integrated and expressive the palate is. Salted caramel, black walnuts, dried blackberries and bitter chocolates smoothly dance on the tongue and glide through to a one-minute finish. Sheer black nectar. The alcohol is already very well integrated. A stunner. Drink or hold." |
| Price: | $ 339.98 |
| 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.
