ABV: 16%
Size: 37.5cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: Spain
Wine Style: Sweet
Grape: Pedro Ximenez
Description
IN BRIEF
Alvear Pedro Ximénez Solera 1927 is a sumptuous dessert wine that beautifully embodies decadence and complexity. Its rich, dark hue is nearly opaque, hinting at the indulgent experience within. The wine opens with intense aromas of dried figs, plump raisins, caramel, and roasted nuts, complemented by a medley of spices that evoke refinement. On the palate, it is thick and velvety, enveloping the senses with remarkable sweetness. Layers of concentrated dried fruit, luscious toffee, and a hint of vanilla create a luxurious mouthfeel. Awarded 98 points by The Wine Advocate for its rich texture, it also received 96 points from Wine Enthusiast, which called it one of the world’s best PX wines, showcasing the exceptional potential of the Pedro Ximénez grape.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
Alvear Pedro Ximénez Solera 1927 is a sumptuous dessert wine that embodies decadence and complexity. Its rich, dark hue is almost opaque, hinting at the indulgent experience within. The wine opens up with intense aromas of dried figs, plump raisins, caramel, and roasted nuts, underscored by a medley of spices that evoke a sense of history and refinement.
On the palate, this Pedro Ximénez is thick and velvety, enveloping the senses with its incredible sweetness. Layers of concentrated dried fruit, luscious toffee, and a delicate hint of vanilla create a truly luxurious mouthfeel. The wine’s texture is complemented by a long, persistent finish that lingers delightfully, making it an exquisite choice for pairing with rich desserts, decadent blue cheeses, or simply enjoyed on its own as a lavish treat.
Crafted over decades through careful solera aging, Alvear Pedro Ximénez Solera 1927 stands as a remarkable testament to the artistry of winemaking. This dessert wine not only showcases the exceptional potential of the Pedro Ximénez grape but also delivers a deeply satisfying experience that is sure to captivate any wine lover.
The Wine Advocate awarded it an impressive 98 points, highlighting notes of figs, toffee, caramel syrup, and coffee, with a rich, dense, and unctuously textured finish that invites slow sipping.
Wine Enthusiast rated it 96 points, calling it one of the world's best PX wines, with well-selected solera stocks revealing aromas of maple and fine wood, transitioning to deep flavours of fig and caramel.
James Suckling gave it 94 points, describing it as a mind-blowing sweet wine marked by density and sweetness, with flavours of syrup, toffee, and burnt sugar, finishing with caramel notes.
Overall, the Alvear Pedro Ximénez Solera 1927 is a true indulgence that reflects the timeless traditions of the Alvear winery, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of rich and complex dessert wines.
THE WINE ADVOCATE 98 points
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Drink Date: 2016 - 2050
The NV Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927 is non-vintage, but does have some 1927 material in it. This is totally dark brown/amber with notes of figs, toffee, caramel syrup, molasses and coffee. It is dense, super sweet, intense, rich and an amazingly, unctuously textured, thick beverage to consume slowly and introspectively after a meal. Drink now through 2050, or even longer.
WINE ENTHUSIAST 96 points
One of the world's best PX wines is Solera 1927, the pride of Alvear. Whatever solera stocks went into this bottling were well selected. Aromas of maple and fine wood turn to fig and caramel. Saturation and weight on the palate are expected, but this has some (though not a lot) acidic cut. Deep flavors of fig and Nutella finish with nuttiness and warmth. Drink or hold. — Michael Schachner
JAMES SUCKLING 94 points
A pretty mind-blowing sweet wine with so much density and sweetness, offering syrup, toffee, burnt-sugar and chocolate flavors, as well as espresso coffee and toffee pudding. It’s full and very, very sweet. Caramel at the end. From a solera established in 1927. Drink now.
