Los Amigos Pedro Ximenez (PX) 375ml

Winemaker Pérez Barquero on the winery

“We are Pérez Barquero, founded in 1905 in Montilla, in the south of Córdoba. For generations, we have made traditional Andalusian wines here, with Pedro Ximénez as one of the most important grape varieties of our region. Our vineyards are located around the Sierra de Montilla and Moriles Altos, where chalk-rich albariza soils provide the foundation for expressive grapes. With Los Amigos, we want to introduce the classic wines of Montilla-Moriles to a wider audience in an approachable way.”

And on Montilla, Spain

“For our Los Amigos PX, we use 100% Pedro Ximénez. After harvesting, we spread the grapes out in the sun, where they slowly dry into raisins. This concentrates their natural sugars and aromas. The concentrated must ferments partially and is then fortified to 15% alcohol. The wine subsequently undergoes oxidative ageing using the traditional criaderas and solera system. This develops intense aromas of raisins, dates, honey and toasted notes. On the palate, it is velvety, rich and intensely sweet, with a long, warming finish.”