DON PX 2002, Sweet Wine From Montilla-Moriles. Half Bottle 37.5cl 93+ Points Robert Parker

Small amounts of characterful dry, old, vintage-dated Amontillados and extremely old, vintage-dated sweet Pedro Ximénez are consistently released by Toro Albalá from the Montilla-Moriles appellation in eastern Spain. With the best and oldest vineyard holdings in Montilla, Toro Albalá is one of the premier producers of Pedro Ximenez today. As the first Montilla producer to bottle dessert-style Pedro Ximénez (in 1970), Toro Albalá is still the only expert in 100% vintage Pedro Ximénez.

Don PX are Toro Albala’s signature wines. Each one of them is taken care of with exclusivity, from the harvest to the raisining, obtaining a unique personality.

This Gran Reserva 2002 is an elegant wine, elaborated with Pedro Ximénez grapes harvested in mid-August and laid under the sun for 7 to 9 days to concentrate all their sugars. After the press, it was left to rest for 12 months and, when the period came to an end, it was stored in American oak butts to age for over 20 years.

TASTING NOTES
Dark mahogany colour with aromas of coffee, dark chocolate, raisin, dried plums and apricots followed by hints of cinnamon, a little balsamic and a citric, orange sensation. On the palate its sweetness is perfectly balanced with its lively acidity. The finish is long and persistent.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Serve chilled and pair with dark chocolate, blue cheese, desserts and exotic fruits.

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