Toro Albalá, 1986 Sherry and Montilla-Moriles
DON PX
Magunm Bottle 1.5L
Bottle size: 150cl
ABV: 20%

Price:
£169.00
Description
Don PX 1986 (Magnum) from Bodegas Toro Albalá is a monumental example of aged Pedro Ximénez, drawn from a single harvest and matured for decades in American oak casks. Made in Montilla-Moriles, Spain’s historic heartland for PX, this wine represents the estate’s commitment to time-honoured methods—sun-drying the grapes before long, oxidative ageing. Bottled in magnum format, it offers exceptional longevity, concentration, and a slow evolution that enhances both aromatic depth and palate complexity.
The appearance is striking: near-black with a dense, molasses-like texture that clings to the glass. On the nose, it unveils layer after layer—figs, prunes, and dried orange peel give way to deeper tones of roasted coffee, liquorice, mint, and balsamic spice. There’s a distinct oxidative character woven through the bouquet, alongside rancio notes and aged wood, all hallmarks of Toro Albalá’s extended ageing regime.
On the palate, Don PX 1986 is intensely sweet and luxuriously viscous, yet impeccably balanced. A wave of dark dried fruit, treacle, and caramel is lifted by integrated acidity and gentle tannins from the oak. The finish is long, warm, and almost chewy, echoing with notes of chocolate, nuts, and pipe tobacco. Despite the sweetness, there is structure and refinement—this is no cloying dessert wine but a contemplative, aged masterpiece.
Presented in magnum, this bottling is a rare collector’s item—perfect for celebrating milestones or cellaring further. It pairs beautifully with rich desserts like sticky toffee pudding or blue cheese, though many will savour it alone as a meditative after-dinner pour. Don PX 1986 is a testament to the aging potential of PX and a tribute to Toro Albalá’s craftsmanship, offering a unique experience for lovers of old, fortified wines.
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