Pedro Ximenez

Q: What is Pedro Ximénez and how does it differ from other sweet wines?

PX is not a dessert wine in the classic sense, but a Solera-aged oxidation wine from dried grapes. The result is a syrupy, almost black wine with aromas of raisins, dates, and honey—denser and more complex than, for example, a Sauternes or a Trockenbeerenauslese.

Q: How do I serve Pedro Ximénez correctly?

Slightly chilled at 12–14 °C, in a small sherry glass or copita. Because of the high sugar density, 5–6 cl per person is sufficient. Once opened, a bottle keeps for several weeks in the refrigerator thanks to the high alcohol and sugar content.

Q: How do PX from Jerez and from Montilla-Moriles differ?

Both regions are located in Andalusia and use the same asoleo process. Montilla-Moriles often works with older vines on limestone soils and traditionally dispenses with fortification—the wines often seem somewhat lighter in alcohol, but similarly sweet. Jerez stands for the best-known Solera bottlings with a long trading history.

Pedro Ximénez – affectionately known as "PX" by enthusiasts – is the queen of sweet wines. What makes it so special is the traditional Asoleo method: After harvesting, the grapes are dried into raisins under the Andalusian sun, resulting in a must with an extremely high sugar concentration. In the renowned Solera system, this is then matured into an almost black, syrupy wine with a bouquet of raisins, figs, dates, and honey – complex, opulent, and unmistakable.

The Pedro Ximénez grape variety originates in sun-drenched Andalusia in southern Spain, where it is primarily found in the Jerez and Montilla-Moriles appellations. At Vinoscout, you'll discover seven carefully selected Pedro Ximénez wines ranging from €12.95 to €73.00 – from accessible entry-level wines to exquisite rarities for special occasions.

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Spain

Andalusia

Pedro Ximenez

Sherry Pedro Ximenez 1827

Osborne 4.7

13,57 €

0,75 l (18,09 €/l)

Gold

Don Zoilo Pedro Ximenez Sherry

Williams & Humbert

16,90 €

0,75 l (22,53 €/l)

Gold

16,95 €

0,75 l (22,60 €/l)

Bronze

Lustau Pedro Ximenez Sherry San Emilio Solera Reserva

Emilio Lustau 5.0

26,95 €

0,75 l (35,93 €/l)

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Spain

Pedro Ximenez

Fermentacion Lenta 2023

Ximénez-Spinola

41,00 €

0,75 l (54,67 €/l)

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Romate Duquesa Pedro Ximénez Reserva Especial

Spain

Pedro Ximenez

Romate Duquesa Pedro Ximénez Reserva Especial

24,60 €

0,75 l (32,80 €/l)

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Spain

Pedro Ximenez

PX Delicado Cosecha 2024

29,00 €

0,5 l (58,00 €/l)

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Spain

Pedro Ximenez

Very Old Harvest Pedro Ximenez DO

73,00 €

0,75 l (97,33 €/l)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pedro Ximénez and how does it differ from other sweet wines?

PX is not a dessert wine in the classic sense, but a Solera-aged oxidation wine from dried grapes. The result is a syrupy, almost black wine with aromas of raisins, dates, and honey—denser and more complex than, for example, a Sauternes or a Trockenbeerenauslese.

What does the asoleo process mean?

After harvest, the grapes are laid out on straw mats in the Andalusian sun and dried into raisins. In the process, they lose up to 70% of their water content—the remaining must has an extreme sugar concentration, which gives the PX its characteristic density.

What does Pedro Ximénez go best with?

Classically with vanilla ice cream—the warm wine over cold ice cream is one of the simplest and most effective combinations. Equally good with blue cheese, dark chocolate, or a plate of dried fruits and nuts. Also pure as a digestif after a meal.

How do I serve Pedro Ximénez correctly?

Slightly chilled at 12–14 °C, in a small sherry glass or copita. Because of the high sugar density, 5–6 cl per person is sufficient. Once opened, a bottle keeps for several weeks in the refrigerator thanks to the high alcohol and sugar content.

How do PX from Jerez and from Montilla-Moriles differ?

Both regions are located in Andalusia and use the same asoleo process. Montilla-Moriles often works with older vines on limestone soils and traditionally dispenses with fortification—the wines often seem somewhat lighter in alcohol, but similarly sweet. Jerez stands for the best-known Solera bottlings with a long trading history.

How long does an opened bottle of Pedro Ximénez keep?

Due to the high sugar and alcohol content, PX is significantly more stable than table wine. Four to eight weeks in the refrigerator are easily possible without the wine noticeably losing character. Nevertheless: the fresher, the more lively the fruit.

Pedro Ximénez – the sweetest sherry in the world

If you are looking for a wine that offers pure pleasure in its most concentrated form, Pedro Ximénez is exactly what you need. This extraordinary sweet wine specialty from Spanish Andalusia is made from overripe, sun-dried grapes of the same name. The result is a deep brown, almost black elixir with a velvety, syrupy texture and a sweetness that is second to none – carried by intense aromas of raisins, dates, figs, and dark chocolate.

Origin and character

Pedro Ximénez, or PX for short, is firmly rooted in the Sherry region around Jerez de la Frontera. The hot Andalusian climate ensures that the grapes dry on straw mats in the sun after harvest, gaining extreme concentration. Many PX wines then mature for years in the Solera system, which gives them remarkable depth and complexity.

Our assortment at Vinoscout

At Vinoscout, you will find 7 carefully selected Pedro Ximénez wines between 12.95 and 73.00 EUR. Renowned houses like Emilio Lustau, González Byass, Williams & Humbert, and Osborne are represented – from accessible entry-level wines to aged rarities like the Very Old Harvest PX. Whether pure over vanilla ice cream, with cheese, or simply as a digestif: A good PX is always an experience.

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