Description

Founded in 1844, Toro Albal is arguably the best producer of Pedro Ximenez in the world today with the finest vineyard holdings in Montilla (the region for Pedro) and the oldest stocks. Toro Albal was the first Montilla producer to commercialize bottled, dessert-styled Pedro Ximnez (in 1970) and remains the world’s only specialist in 100% vintage PX. Impeccable and authentic Fino, Amontillado and Oloroso, containing only the natural alcohol from fermentation, are also produced by the classic solera method. Bodegas Toro Albal owns significant vineyard acreage in Aguilar de la Frontera and Moriles; planted exclusively to Pedro Ximnez vines that are planted in the chalky-white, albariza soils. Grapes from the older bush vines are destined for the vintage dessert wines, whereas newer wire-trained vineyards provide fresher fruit with brighter acids for the production of the dryer styles. These are all wonderful wines, full of character and power. The sweet Pedro’s have to be tasted to be believed and the prices speak for themselves. – Importer Note