Pedro Ximénez Byass Sherry
Pedro Ximénez (often abbreviated as PX) is a variety of grape primarily used to produce sweet sherry. Pedro Ximénez Sherry is a fortified wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain, specifically made from the Pedro Ximénez grape, which is known for its naturally high sugar content. This grape produces wines that are incredibly sweet, dark, and rich. To make PX, the grapes are sun-dried on mats to concentrate their sugars before being pressed and fermented. This produces an intensely sweet base wine which is then fortified with grape spirits (aguardiente) to stop fermentation and leave the natural sugars in the wine.
PX Byass Sherry is rich and full-bodied with notes of raisins and prunes, toffee, molasses, chocolate, and coffee.
Pairing: Sherry is often served on its own after dinner, much like a dessert wine. Think chocolate layer cake, crème brûlée or Roquefort cheese.
Serve slightly chilled between 50-55ºF