{"product_id":"alvear-pedro-ximenez-solera-1910-montilla-37-5cl","title":"Alvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1910 Montilla 37.5cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlvear Pedro Ximénez Solera 1910 Montilla is an extraordinarily rare, iconic sweet wine produced in the historic Montilla-Moriles region of Andalusia, Spain. Founded in 1729, Bodegas Alvear is one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Spain, renowned worldwide for its masterclass expressions of the Pedro Ximénez grape. Drawn from a legendary solera system established in 1910, this half-bottle (37.5cl) offering represents a luxurious, deeply concentrated nectar matured over decades of patient aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine stands out for its monumental complexity, incredible viscosity, and unforgettable depth. Unlike Sherry PX wines which are fortified, Montilla-Moriles Pedro Ximénez grapes naturally reach exceptionally high sugar levels when sun-dried on mats, requiring minimal to no fortification. The decades-long criaderas y solera aging process produces a thick, pitch-black liquid brimming with decadent flavours of dried figs, treacle, espresso, and dark chocolate, perfectly balanced by a surprising underlying salinity and fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested from low-yielding Pedro Ximénez vines planted in the chalky white \"albariza\" soils of Montilla-Moriles. After picking, the bunches are laid out under the scorching Andalusian sun on straw mats (\"pasera\") to dry for up to two weeks, concentrating the sugars and aromatics into a rich raisin nectar. Following a gentle pressing and partial fermentation, the wine enters the historic 1910 solera system, where it undergoes oxidative aging in seasoned American oak casks for generations before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePouring an opaque, dark mahogany-black with thick, viscous amber tears coating the glass, this wine delivers an intoxicating bouquet of sun-dried figs, dates, raisins, and black treacle, interwoven with espresso bean, dark chocolate, tobacco, and roasted walnuts. On the palate, it is opulent, full-bodied, and syrupy, wrapping the tongue in luscious sweetness that is balanced by a subtle streak of mineral acidity. It finishes with immense length, leaving enduring notes of molasses, dark caramel, and exotic spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its deep, honeyed richness and dark chocolate nuances, this ancient Solera wine is an extraordinary dessert in its own right. It is sensational when poured directly over high-quality vanilla ice cream or paired with rich chocolate fondant, pecan pie, and sticky toffee pudding. It also acts as a brilliant counterpoint to strong, salty blue cheeses such as Cabrales, Valdeón, or Roquefort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Pedro Ximénez\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Drink Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54955142021463,"sku":"123093","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/Alvear_Pedro_Ximenez_Solera_1910_Montilla_37.5cl.jpg?v=1788877536","url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/products\/alvear-pedro-ximenez-solera-1910-montilla-37-5cl","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}