Bodega Sanchez Romate Pedro Ximenez Sherry
Bodega Sanchez Romate Pedro Ximenez Sherry is a lusciously sweet sherry from Jerez, Spain, made from 100% Pedro Ximenez grapes and bottled at 15% ABV in a 750mL bottle. Aged for five years in the traditional criaderas y soleras system, it is dense, dark and creamy, with a sweetness that lingers long after the sip.
- Style: Pedro Ximenez Sherry
- ABV: 15%
- Size: 750mL
- Grape: Pedro Ximenez
- Region: Jerez, Spain
- Ageing: 5 years in the criaderas y soleras system
The Story
Sanchez Romate was founded in Jerez de la Frontera in 1781 and remains one of the oldest family-owned bodegas in the Jerez region. Pedro Ximenez is both a grape and a style: the sweetest corner of the sherry family, made entirely from the Pedro Ximenez grape rather than the Palomino used for the dry styles. In the Romate range, this fortified sweet wine is matured through the criaderas y soleras system, the fractional ageing method that has defined Jerez winemaking for centuries.
Tasting Notes
Very dense and dark mahogany in the glass. The aroma is soft and delicate, reminiscent of raisins, with ripe plum and fig notes and hints of honey. On the palate it is creamy and velvety, intensely sweet, with a persistent finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve at 10 to 12 degrees Celsius. It goes well with desserts, blue cheese and chocolate, and is rich enough to pour as a dessert in its own right.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pedro Ximenez sherry taste like?
It is intensely sweet and velvety, dark mahogany in colour, with flavours of raisins, ripe figs and plums and a hint of honey.
Is Pedro Ximenez a grape or a style of sherry?
Both. Pedro Ximenez is the grape variety, and the sweet sherry made entirely from it carries the same name. This bottling is 100% Pedro Ximenez.
What should I serve with Pedro Ximenez sherry?
Desserts, blue cheese and chocolate are classic pairings, served at 10 to 12 degrees Celsius.
How is this sherry aged?
It is fortified and aged for five years in the traditional criaderas y soleras system of Jerez.
The Bodega Sanchez Romate Pedro Ximenez Sherry is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.