£15.95
If you want something sweet then look no further, its over 400 grams of RS (normal dry wines are 2 grams or less) that’s how sweet it is… so no dentist for you in the morning!
The grapes come from the Montilla-Moriles region further in land, the grapes are picked later and then left oiutside to dry on straw mats. Then the Pedro Ximénez grapes are gently pressed and a very concentrated and sugary must is fermented. Given the high sugar content, the yeasts struggle, the ferment is slow and the alcohol content reached is around 4 to 6% before fermentation stops naturally.
The PX is then fortified to 17% using grape spirit and is fed into the ‘El Candado’ solera system in the Valdespino Bodega. It ages oxidatively in the old American oak barrels for around 10 years.
Serve with good vanilla ice cream or creme brulée.
Dark mahogany in colour, the ‘El Candado’ is pronounced on the nose with complex aromas of dried fruits, raisins, toffee, dark chocolate, coffee and spice. Full and luscious on the palate, it is smooth and sweet with a sumptuous and lingering finish. 37.5cl
In Stock
