Character & context
Understanding Pedro Ximénez Sweet Sherry
Pedro Ximénez, often shortened to PX, is both a grape name and a reference to this richly sweet sherry style. Grapes are dried in the sun to concentrate their sugars; fermentation is arrested with wine spirit and oxidative ageing adds depth. This is a specific sweet expression within sherry's much broader range. Expect a different experience from dry Fino or Amontillado.
Further reading: Sherry Wines — Pedro Ximénez pairing guide
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