Produced with traditional sun-dried Pedro Ximénez grapes. After the harvest, clusters of grapes are laid out in the sandy flats close to the ocean and left to dry for up to three weeks. Most of the moisture evaporates, then the grapes are crushed and fermented. The fermentation is partial, being stopped by the addition of vinous alcohol, which leaves residual sugars intact. Pedro Ximénez is then aged oxidatively in a solera for a minimum of six years.
La Cigarrera is produced exclusively from vineyards in the Jerez Superior Denomination of Origin. They are located in the original bodega from 1891 in the Plaza Madre de Dios in the Barrio Bajo (lower part) subzone of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, possessing some of the oldest casks in town.
One-Liter Format Sherries
The next evolution in our exploration of Sherry brings one-liter formats of three key Sherry styles from the highly respected almacenista house of La Cigarrera. The vision of the project is simple: if the quality of cocktail ingredients matter, then the quality and authenticity of Sherry in bar programs must be better.
Our liter Sherry program combines two qualities that have been previously missing from the mixology landscape: quality, small-batch ingredients at a profitable cost-per-ounce price. The liter format is ideal for innovative and quality-minded mixologists and bar programs, as well as high-volume restaurants with a focus on Sherry by the glass. These attributes, combined with the ease of use of liter bottles and reduction in waste, adds value in every category.
Tasting Notes
La Cigarrera Pedro Ximénez is dark mahogany with notes of plums, dates, cinnamon, licorice, and balsam. Orange peel and lime juice. Subtle hints of bergamot and coriander in the background. Medium-sweet and silky with a full palate and long finish.
Usage Notes
The raisiny richness of La Cigarrera Pedro Ximénez is a natural pairing for stirred whiskey cocktails, but also creates beautiful foamy texture in shaken cocktails, blending happily with rum, amaros, Atxa Pacheran and fruit liqueurs like Jacoulot Crème de Pêche and Crème de Mûre.
Serving Recommendation
La Cigarrera Pedro Ximénez should be served at European room temperature (68°F) or makes for an excellent mixing ingredient. This large format bottle is ideal for cocktail programs.
Region
Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Village
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Grapes
Pedro Ximénez
Aging
Six years in solera
ABV
15%
Pack Size
6x1L