Alvear Pedro Ximénez Dry Sherry Vinegar
Traditionally crafted in Cordoba, Spain, this dry vinegar is made from award-winning Pedro Ximénez grapes that are harvested, sun dried, pressed and then fermented to remove the sugars using traditional methods. The flavors of the base wine are more concentrated, thanks to this method of drying and pressing ripened grapes. What you get is a juicer, more honeyed character. Even just on the nose, this really has the character of a lovely sherry. You can smell the nuances that the oak imparts— vanilla, subtle baking spices and soft woodiness. On the palate, the vanilla notes come hand-in-hand with an almost maple-like roundness, sort of a toasty toffee flavor. You really get a sense for that sherry nuttiness, and it gives a gentle savoriness to the overall flavor that is wildly delicious. It’s also much brighter than other more deeply aged sherries.
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