Pedro Ximenez – EL CANDADO

Valdespino El Candado Pedro Ximenez Sherry

One that proclaims to be the crème de la crème of PX’s –

And if you’re not entirely convinced, this sherry comes with its own padlocked top – the reason for this is to stop the midnight sippers in their tracks. Yes, you need a key to unlock the padlock! A contemporary chastity belt!

The Spanish translation for “The Padlock” is a unique sherry produced only with Pedro Ximenez grapes, grown in the Sherry district of Spain. One that proclaims to be the crème de la crème of PX’s – and if you’re not entirely convinced, this sherry comes with its own padlocked top – the reason for this is to stop the midnight sippers in their tracks. Yes, you need a key to unlock the padlock! A contemporary chastity belt!

The grapes are sun-dried for two weeks after harvesting, (a process called “soleo”) to concentrate the sugar, turning grapes into raisins. After partial fermentation of the must, the wine is fortified up to 17% with grape alcohol, before entering the “soleras” then the wine is aged in the barrels for 10 to 12 years.

Deep sienna brown colour with a deep olive green hue. Wonderful nose filled with the aroma of toffee, molasses, spice and brandied ripe raisins. The palate is a viscous treasure with its rich luscious texture and oil-like consistency. Totally mouth-filling flavours of spice, honey, toffee and crushed dried raisins fill the mouth. Incredible length – perfect harmony with a clean finish and exceptionally long aftertaste of treacle, caramel, honey and raisins. Perfect with chocolate cake and a must with the Christmas pudding.

Available in Single Bottles