Pedro Ximénez

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Pedro Ximénez is a white wine grape variety that is grown in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is most commonly used to produce a sweet, fortified wine of the same name, which is characterized by its rich, raisin flavour and thick, syrupy texture.

Notable regions

The Pedro Ximénez grape is most notably associated with the Andalucia region of Spain where it is used in the production of sweet, fortified wines. It is widely grown in Jerez where it is known for producing sherry. Despite this, the majority of the grapes used there are actually imported from Montilla-Moriles.

The grape is also cultivated in other regions of Spain, such as Malaga, Valencia, Extremadura and the Canary Islands. A small amount of Pedro Ximénez is also under vine in Portugal, Australia and South America.

Characteristics

Wines produced using Pedro Ximénez are highly sweet with full body, few tannins and a medium to low acidity.

The grapes have a unique aroma profile, featuring notes of dried fruit, such as raisins, figs and dates, as well as hints of toffee, nuts, coffee and honey.