Fernando de Castilla PX Antique con Estuche 50 cl.

The NV Antique Pedro Ximenez is produced from dehydrated Pedro Ximenez grapes in a solera system, and represents half of the production of the range. Mahogany-colored, it reveals plenty of notes of marinated balsamic herbs (somehow an old vermouth comes to mind), licorice and a fresh touch of candied apricots. The palate is fresh, sweet, with echoes of the raisins, showing medium age which makes it easier to drink. It might not be a terribly complex Pedro Ximenez but its freshness makes it very approachable. 14,000 bottles produced yearly. 

PX is so much more than sweet, or old. Fernando de Castilla’s Jan Pettersen doesn’t just want raisins in a glass, he’s looking for dates, figs, leather and tobacco. Stunning complexity.