Williams & Humbert
Don Zoilo Pedro Ximenez 15 Years Old Sherry
| Denomination | DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.0% by volume |
| Area | Andalusia (Spain) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pedro Ximenez |
| Aging | Aged using the traditional dynamic system of criaderas and solera: at least 8 years, then transferred to the 3rd criadera for a further 7 years of natural oxidative ageing until the solera (total average age 15 years). |
- Origin and grape: Jerez-Xérès-Sherry denomination, 100% Pedro Ximénez, 0.75 l bottle
- 15 years ageing: Criaderas y Solera method in American oak barrels
- Intense aromas: notes of raisins, figs, dried fruit and hazelnuts, oxidative character
- Dry and elegant flavour: full-bodied structure, balanced acidity, persistent finish
- Temperature and pairings: serve at 18–20 °C with baked desserts, dark chocolate, blue cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Don Zoilo by Williams & Humbert is a dry fortified wine with a distinctive character, the result of expert oxidative ageing. Made exclusively from the Pedro Ximénez grape variety, it offers an intense and pungent bouquet. On the nose, enveloping notes of raisins and figs emerge, enriched by hints of hazelnut reminiscent of the Fino Sherry style. On the palate, it delivers a full-bodied and elegant profile, supported by excellent acidity that leads the sip towards a long-lasting finish.
Where it comes from
This wine has its roots in the renowned Jerez-Xérès-Sherry denomination, an Andalusian region with a strong winemaking tradition. The grapes are grown in the prestigious Pago Balbaína, a cru in the Jerez Superior area that imparts a deep aromatic character to the bunches. Production is overseen by Williams & Humbert, a winery founded in Jerez de la Frontera in 1877. Its connection to this unique terroir results in a structured expression, closely linked to historic local practices and the unmistakable microclimate of the province of Cádiz.
How it is produced
The process begins with sun-drying the bunches on the almijar, allowing the aromas to concentrate naturally. After gentle pressing and cold settling, the must undergoes fermentation and targeted fortification with fine distillates. The wine then rests in American oak casks using the famous dynamic Criaderas y Solera system. The lengthy process includes a biological phase under a layer of yeast, before evolving in the criaderas with slow natural oxidative ageing. This maturation brings the wine to the solera, developing a complex and captivating sensory profile.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the prestigious Pago Balbaína in Jerez de la Frontera, this iconic sustainable wine embodies the legacy of Williams & Humbert, a historic winery founded in 1877. The prized Pedro Ximénez grapes, dried in the sun for fifteen days, are expertly fortified to preserve their intense richness. The charm of this Andalusian masterpiece is expressed through the ancient Criaderas and Soleras method: a slow oxidative ageing process of fifteen years in American oak barrels, which imparts a full-bodied structure and unforgettable elegance to the palate.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Sherry is a laborious and sophisticated wine; fallen into oblivion for years, has never really lost its value as a wine of excellence so much that lately the spotlights are rekindling on this truly unique product.
The plants of the Bodegas Williamas & Humbert, considered the largest in Europe, are made up of a complex of connected buildings that occupy an area of about 180,000 square meters. The products of Bodegas combine tradition and know-how acquired over the centuries and expressed by the quality of its prestigious labels. The winery still retains wines and brandy that date back to the time of its foundation and obtained the National Architecture Award.
The vineyards belonging to the company are located in the triangle formed by Jerez de la Frontera, Puerto di Santa Maria and Sanlucar di Barrameda, an area that enjoys a particular and favourable microclimate due to the presence of the Guadalquivir and Guadalete rivers.
On the global scene, Williams & Humbert is developing an ambitious program of diversification of the high quality agri-food sector. Among the most innovative projects, there are the Rum Dos Maderas that are made and partially aged in the Caribbean, and then transferred to Jerez where they end up maturing.
Respecting the most important values of tradition, the strategic plan of Williams & Humbert develops with great creative vitality and a strong spirit of modernization; the great tenacity and the innovative drive, always linked, however, to the values of tradition, represent its spirit. Read more
| Name | Williams & Humbert Don Zoilo Pedro Ximenez 15 Years Old Sherry |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green fortified wine dry |
| Denomination | Jerez-Xeres-Sherry DO |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 18.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pedro Ximenez |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Andalusia |
| Vendor | Williams & Humbert |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the prestigious Pago Balbaína in Jerez de la Frontera, this iconic sustainable wine embodies the legacy of Williams & Humbert, a historic winery founded in 1877. The prized Pedro Ximénez grapes, dried in the sun for fifteen days, are expertly fortified to preserve their intense richness. The charm of this Andalusian masterpiece is expressed through the ancient Criaderas and Soleras method: a slow oxidative ageing process of fifteen years in American oak barrels, which imparts a full-bodied structure and unforgettable elegance to the palate. |
| Origin | Andalusia, Jerez Superior, Pago Balbaína (Jerez de la Frontera, Spain) |
| Fermentation temperature | 22 °C |
| Production technique | Sun-dried grapes (almijar) and ageing with the Criaderas y Solera system |
| Wine making | Gem musts from the finest vineyards. Cold and static decantation, followed by fermentation at 22°C. Early filtration, classification by quality and fortification to 15° with fine distillates before racking. Ageing in the dynamic Jerez Criaderas y Soleras system, with biological maturation under a veil of yeast in traditional oak casks, preferably American. |
| Aging | Aged using the traditional dynamic system of criaderas and solera: at least 8 years, then transferred to the 3rd criadera for a further 7 years of natural oxidative ageing until the solera (total average age 15 years). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |