Lustau Vina 25 Pedro Ximenez
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This wine, whose solera was founded in 1918, takes its namefrom the vineyard "Vina 25", located on the road to Sanlucar, where Pedro Ximénez grapes are grown. Dark brown, dense, almost opaque and very rich. With a bouquet of ripe fruit(raisins and dried figs). Very sweet, velvety and soft in the mouth with a long fresh finish.
Pairs well with blue cheese, foie gras, chocolate and pies and cakes.
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Rum and raisin notes with a herbal lift. Rich and luscious on the palate with a fairly simple, sugary finish. It all makes sense. Superb!
The origins of The House of Lustau date back to 1896, when Mr. José Ruiz-Berdejo, started cultivating the vines of the family's estate in his spare time. In these humble beginnings he made wines which were then sold to larger sherry producers. This activity was known as being an almacenista.
Lustau has repeatedly been awarded with multiple awards and trophies from around the world. These accolades have been achieved by the products and team, both considered best of the industry. The day-to-day work and the wisdom transmitted from generation to generation of craftsmen, come together in the care of their casks.
More than 125 years of history and expertise combined with their team's passion and dedication shape the character and personality of Lustau wines.
Sherry is a fortified wine that comes in many styles from dry to sweet. True Sherry can only be made in Andalucía, Spain where the soil and unique seasonal changes give a particular character to its wines. The process of production—not really the grape—determine the type, though certain types are reserved for certain grapes. Palomino is responsible for most dry styles; Pedro Ximénez and Muscat of Alexandria are used for blending or for sweet styles.
Known more formally as Jerez de la Frontera, Jerez is a city in Andalucía in southwest Spain and the center of the Jerez region and sherry production. Sherry is a mere English corruption of the term Jerez, while in French, Jerez is written, Xérès. Manzanilla is the freshest style of sherry, naturally derived from the seaside town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda.