Pérez Barquero, La Cañada, P.X.(green box) 0.75l

Origin and production
La Cañada Pedro Ximénez is a top-class sweet wine from the Montilla-Moriles region in the province of Córdoba. It is made exclusively from Pedro Ximénez grapes, which are sun-dried after harvest (asoleo) to concentrate their sugars and aroma. The wine then ages using the traditional criaderas y solera method for more than 25 years in American oak barrels. This long process gives it exceptional depth, complexity and a unique style, typical of the region's finest PX wines.

Appearance, aroma and taste
The wine has a very dark colour, almost black, with amber to iodine highlights at the rim. The aroma is intense and rich, with notes of dried grapes, figs, plums, honey, caramel, cocoa and exotic wood. In the mouth it is extremely concentrated, sweet, with a dense structure and a long, velvety finish. The sweetness is balanced by fresh acidity and oxidative notes from the long ageing, thanks to which the wine does not feel heavy, but elegant.

Food pairing
La Cañada Pedro Ximénez is ideal as a dessert wine, served on its own or with food. It pairs beautifully with chocolate desserts, dried fruit, nuts, ice cream or blue cheeses. It also goes well with foie gras or as an interesting contrast to spicy Asian dishes. It can also be used as a base for reductions and sauces for meat or game.

The wine carries the protected designation of origin D.O. Montilla-Moriles and is considered one of the most valuable traditional products of the region. Ageing for more than 25 years in the criaderas y solera system gives it exceptional complexity and authenticity.

It regularly receives high scores from international critics, up to 97 points – Peñín, 94 points – Parker, and ranks among the very best in the category of Spanish sweet wines. It is a wine for slow savouring and a true experience.