Pedro Ximénez

Famed for its role in Spain’s sweetest Sherries, Pedro Ximénez (PX) produces intensely concentrated, sun-dried wines bursting with dried fig, molasses, and caramel. Naturally high in sugar, it thrives in Andalucía’s hot climate, where grapes are often raisined before fermentation to achieve its signature richness. While primarily used for dessert wines, dry expressions exist, offering nutty and saline characteristics. Outside Spain, it appears in Montilla-Moriles and parts of Australia, where fortified PX wines showcase extraordinary depth. With unctuous texture and immense aging potential, Pedro Ximénez is a benchmark for decadent, complex sweet wines.