Fortified wine with grape spirit to reach a high alcoholic strength. Matures and aged for more than 10 years in oak barrels where no flor develops. In this wine, the Pedro Ximenez reveals a less well-known aspect of its character and its sweetness is an extraordinary traverse of the boundary between sweet and dry wine
Colour: Dark hues of old gold, rich dark amber colour. Nose: Deep, raisiny intense aromas and dry to very dry flavour. Palate: Reminiscent of delicate toasted pastries. Silky, soft on the palate with a dry, full, long, graceful finish associated with lengthy cask ageing.
Food Pairing: A wine to be drunk in mid-morning and also in the afternoon, at tea or other refreshment, or with desserts. It is a perfect substitute of brandy, to be accompanied with nuts. For the most audacious, serve with meats accompanied by trick sauces.
What the critics say...
Robert Parker: 93 points(01/06/2005)
The extraordinary non-vintage Oloroso Asuncion is a medium dark amber-hued, dry, rich, intense effort displaying an amazing perfume of walnuts and honey. Full-bodied, dry, powerful flavors linger on the palate. It is a steal at this price. Drink it with sushi or any number of tapas dishes.
Pairing: Blue Cheese, Chocolate, Desserts, Ice Cream, Pastry.
It has been 275 years since Don Diego de Alvear y Escalera, began in 1729 the production in the town of Montilla, region of Andalusia, Spain, the very first wines of Alvear. Since then, Alvear has continued to progress and develop in a continuous and harmonious manner. Eight generations of the... Alvear family have gradually contributed to the technical modernization of the winery and preserving its architectural heritage. Culture, tradition, taste and vanguards go hand in hand to conserve and preserve the Pedro Ximenez grape, the queen of DO Montilla-Moriles. Throughout its 275 years’ history, the Alvear winery has preserved its family character, maintaining its roots while generating new expectations and ventures. The ownership of the winery has been passed down from father to son. A venture created over nearly three centuries which has generated new projects and new wines, in new zones and with renewed expectations. Alvear is the oldest winery in Andalusia, a historic bodega of acknowledged prestige for nearly three centuries and till today remains on the very same top.
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