Description
PiXel is a dry young wine from Andalusia that is harmonious, graceful and full of subtleties; a blend of Pedro Ximénez (90%) and Moscatel de Alejandría (10%)The Pedro Ximenez grapes come from the albariza soils (white, chalky – often found in Jerez) in the region Moriles Altos, and the Moscatel de Alejandría from the slate soils of the Axarquía in Málaga
The harvest takes place in late July and August, when the grape is ripe but not over-ripe, to make sure a good level of acidity is retained. Fermentation at 15ºC achieves the desired fresh and aromatic character after which the wine gets a 4 month period of ageing on the lees.
It is bottled with a light filtering (there may be some sediment) using a Nomacorc closure – a natural ecological cork of sugar cane
Its aroma reveals juicy flavours of white and citric fruits, crunchy apple. Concentrated white blossom and elderflower with a sweetly fragrant background of fresh pineapple and ripe pear. On the palate it is mouth-watering with an exquisitely smooth texture enhanced by hints of minerals and salt. Its limey crispness leads into a long aftertaste.
Drink as an aperitif, with salted almonds, olives or fresh Spanish tapas; or with fish, seafood, sushi and ceviche.
