Romate
Sherry Pedro Ximénez
| Denomination | DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Andalusia (Spain) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pedro Ximenez |
| Aging | Aged for at least 5 years in American oak barrels using the traditional criaderas and solera system, then in bottle. |
- Origin and format: Sweet Andalusian wine DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, 0.75 l bottle, 15% vol
- Aromatic profile: Notes of raisin, plum, figs, dates and honey, with a balsamic accent
- Solera ageing: 5 years in American oak, criaderas and solera method, oxidative style
- Taste and texture: Marked sweetness, dense and velvety structure, long persistence
- Pairings and serving: Ideal with blue cheeses, desserts and chocolate; serve at 10°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Romate Sherry Pedro Ximénez is a sweet fortified Sherry with an intense mahogany colour and brilliant dark highlights. Made from Pedro Ximénez grapes, it stands out for its pronounced oxidative style, which gives the palate a dense, creamy and velvety texture. On the nose, it develops a deep aromatic profile, characterised by notes of raisins, ripe plums, figs, dates and pleasant hints of honey. On the palate, it reveals a marked sweetness and a soft texture, accompanied by elegant nuances of wood and remarkable persistence, qualities that make it ideal as a meditation wine or paired with blue cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from Andalusia, in southern Spain, a key area for the production of fortified wines. This Sherry expresses all the character of the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry denomination, a region that encourages optimal sugar concentration in the grapes. Produced by the Romate winery, founded in 1781, the wine reflects the climatic peculiarities of the area through a dense and complex aromatic profile. The connection with the region translates into an enveloping structure and a long finish, which enhances pairing with chocolate, ice cream and desserts at the end of a meal.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with the maceration and alcoholic fermentation of the Pedro Ximénez grapes, followed by malolactic fermentation. To preserve the natural sweetness of the must and define the style, the process is interrupted by the addition of wine alcohol. The subsequent ageing lasts for at least five years in partially filled American oak barrels. This ageing phase uses the traditional criaderas and solera system, which encourages slow evolution in contact with oxygen, enriching the bouquet and stabilising its velvety texture before the final rest.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the historic Sánchez Romate Hnos. winery, founded in 1781, this fortified wine embodies the true heritage of Andalusia. Aged for five years in American oak barrels using the traditional criaderas and solera system, it follows an oxidative style that gives the wine an enveloping character. A prestigious representative of the DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, Romate Pedro Ximénez has managed to conquer the international scene by winning the double gold medal in San Francisco, celebrating a centuries-old tradition that captivates with its rich sweetness.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1781
It is not only the market that recognizes the quality of Juan Sánchez de la Torre's wines, but also his fellow citizens soon show him their appreciation: the cellarman is a restless but cultured man, a true son of his time, the Enlightenment, and offers a clear support to progress in education and the arts in Jerez.
Over time the winery grew and adapted to subsequent technical advances, but always respecting the tradition of production. More than a century after its foundation, the company records one of its highlights when, in 1887, the fourth generation of Sánchez Romate decided to create an exclusive brandy for family and close friends. This is how Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva, the flagship brandy of the house, was born.
While maintaining its independence to this day, the history of the winery has experienced other important episodes. In 1909, for example, she was appointed supplier to the House of Lords of the United Kingdom; shortly afterwards, in 1917, she was appointed supplier to the Sacred Apostolic Palace of the Vatican. Today, the wines and brandies of Sánchez Romate maintain their international inclination, with a strong opening towards the five continents. Read more
| Name | Romate Sherry Pedro Ximenez |
|---|---|
| Type | White fortified wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Jerez-Xeres-Sherry DO |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pedro Ximenez |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Andalusia |
| Vendor | Romate |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the historic Sánchez Romate Hnos. winery, founded in 1781, this fortified wine embodies the true heritage of Andalusia. Aged for five years in American oak barrels using the traditional criaderas and solera system, it follows an oxidative style that gives the wine an enveloping character. A prestigious representative of the DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry, Romate Pedro Ximénez has managed to conquer the international scene by winning the double gold medal in San Francisco, celebrating a centuries-old tradition that captivates with its rich sweetness. |
| Origin | Andalusia, Spain |
| Fermentation | Approximately 8 days |
| Production technique | Traditional criaderas and solera system (Solera), oxidative style |
| Wine making | Harvesting of the grapes, maceration and alcoholic fermentation for about 8 days followed by malolactic fermentation; addition of wine alcohol at 78% to stop fermentation at around 15% vol; ageing for at least 5 years in American oak barrels using the traditional criaderas and solera system, then in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for at least 5 years in American oak barrels using the traditional criaderas and solera system, then in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |