Pedro Ximenez Alvear Sherry Vinegar

Pedro Ximénez Dry Vinegar from Spain is a remarkable upgrade from ordinary sherry vinegar, offering exceptional depth and complexity. Produced by Bodegas Alvear, the oldest winery in Andalucía, this vinegar begins with award-winning dry Pedro Ximénez wines from Montilla, made exclusively from the Pedro Ximénez grape. The fino-style base wine is crafted from freshly harvested PX grapes and vinified under the velo de flor, a naturally occurring yeast indigenous to Montilla that imparts distinctive dry, nutty notes. The wine is then aged for 10 years using the traditional solera system, slowly blended from cask to cask to develop balance, richness, and vibrant acidity. The result is a nuanced vinegar with a woody aroma and a full-bodied flavor profile featuring roasted nuts, caramel, and prunes, balanced by a bright, lively acidity (6%). Meticulous winemaking and barrel aging create a vinegar of exceptional quality—ideal for both everyday cooking and elevated dishes. Tasting Notes Woody, aromatic nose Roasted nuts, caramel, and prune notes Fresh, lively acidity (6%) Suggested Uses Finish lentil soup or gazpacho Drizzle over roasted root vegetables or blistered pimientos de padrón Create glazes for grilled pork or spareribs Brighten winter squash purées Perfect for complex vinaigrettes Florence Fabricant of The New York Times writes: “Alvear from Cordoba in Andalusia makes both sweet and dry Pedro Ximénez vinegars; the complex dry one is my preference, especially for a vinaigrette.”