Equipo Navazos La Bota de Pedro Ximenez No. 11 '1-12' Sherry 2008

Equipo Navazos La Bota de Pedro Ximenez No. 11 '1-12' Sherry 2008 unites the historical conditions of the Jerez region with Equipo Navazos' modern, independent approach. Instead of industrial mass bottling, the team around Carlos Pérez Ruiz focuses on transparent archiving of old Solera stocks. The 2008 vintage reflects a special harvest period, whose grapes, through their natural concentration and long aging in wooden barrels, create remarkable tension. This bottling clearly differs from classic commercial sherries, as it emphasizes flavor balance and deliberately provides the intense fruit sweetness with a supportive mineral acid architecture.

In the tasting, it presents itself as dense and syrupy with a comprehensive palette of dried fruits, with figs, raisins, and dates clearly standing out. Complementary nuances of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and spices structure the palate, while the finish is long-lasting and earthy-mineral. The product is already optimal for enjoyment and will continue to unfold its full potential over the coming years. It pairs particularly well with dark bittersweet chocolate with a high cocoa content, intensely aged blue cheese, or caramelized nuts, which harmoniously balance the sherry's sweetness.