1987 Toro Albala on PX Gran Reserva

Over 30 years it's taken for this iconic Pedro Ximenez to be ready for release. It was worth the wait...

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With a legacy stretching back to 1844, Toro Albalá is considered one of the greatest producers of Pedro Ximinez in the world today.

Toro Albalá was the first producer to release a commercial version of the famed fortified PX wine style and their place as one of the premier producers remains as true today as ever.

They own some of the best vineyards in Montilla and have an incredible stockpile of PX ageing in barrel that stretches back decades.

This single vintage bottling was aged for a minimum of 25 years in barrel before release. A remarkable amount of time and patience in a bottle for this price. This is history in a bottle from one of the legendary producers of PX on the planet.

94 Points - "This showcases the classical aromas and palate of an old PX from Montilla, strong notes of dark chocolate, dried figs and plums, raisins and sweet spices; the dense, thick and persistent palate where the 380 grams of unfermented sugar are not noticeable, as they are balanced by good acidity that also gets concentrated by age. This is probably the densest of all the wines I tasted today, and there is a distinct, perfumed, almost floral note here (is it violet pastille?), which makes it extremely attractive. It's also the most drinkable of all these old vintages, very balanced within its sweet profile, with marked flavors (also licorice and black olives) that stay in your mouth for one minute. Exotic and exuberant. This is incredibly young and lively, and very good value for the age and quality it delivers." - Luis Gutierrez (The Wine Advocate)

Don PX grapes are the speciality of Toro Albalá and each is treated exclusively, from harvest to desiccation. It is this total control process that gives the wines their unique character and their creator strives to excite the wine taster with each one.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Reviewed By The Wine Advocate
Critic Score 94
Alcohol 17%
Size 9
Closure Cork

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