Pixel by Bentomiz | Malaga, Spain

£16.10

PiXel is a dry wine from Andalusia that is harmonious, graceful and full of subtleties; a blend of Pedro Ximénez (90%) and Moscatel de Alejandría (10%)

Bodegas Bentomiz is a boutique winery in Malaga’s hills within sight of the Mediterranean sea. 80 to 100 year-old vines flourish in slate soils, benefitting from cooling sea breezes. The Pedro Ximenez grapes come from the albariza soils (white, chalky – often found in Jerez) in the region Moriles Altos, and the Moscatel de Alejandría from the slate soils of the Axarquía in Málaga

The harvest takes place in late July and August, when the grape is ripe but not over-ripe, to make sure a good level of acidity is retained. Fermentation at 15ºC achieves the desired fresh and aromatic character after which the wine gets a 4 month period of ageing on the lees.

It is bottled with a light filtering (there may be some sediment) using a Nomacorc closure – a natural ecological cork of sugar cane.

PiXel is a dry wine from Andalusia that is harmonious, graceful and full of subtleties; a blend of Pedro Ximénez (90%) and Moscatel de Alejandría (10%)

Bodegas Bentomiz is a boutique winery in Malaga’s hills within sight of the Mediterranean sea. 80 to 100 year-old vines flourish in slate soils, benefitting from cooling sea breezes. The Pedro Ximenez grapes come from the albariza soils (white, chalky – often found in Jerez) in the region Moriles Altos, and the Moscatel de Alejandría from the slate soils of the Axarquía in Málaga

The harvest takes place in late July and August, when the grape is ripe but not over-ripe, to make sure a good level of acidity is retained. Fermentation at 15ºC achieves the desired fresh and aromatic character after which the wine gets a 4 month period of ageing on the lees.

It is bottled with a light filtering (there may be some sediment) using a Nomacorc closure – a natural ecological cork of sugar cane.

Origin: Malaga, Spain

Grapes: Pedro Ximenez, Moscatel

Tasting Notes: Its aroma reveals juicy flavours of white and citric fruits, crunchy apple. Concentrated white blossom with a sweet background of fresh pineapple and ripe pear. On the palate the wine is mouth-watering and with an exquisitely smooth texture, enhanced by some mineral and salty hints combined with an excellent acidity and a long aftertaste The lees ageing has given a depth to the texture and the flavour.

ABV: 12.5%

Vintage: 2022

Ageing potential:

Attributes: Vegan,

Closure: cork

Farming: Organic practices

Sustainability info:

Winery / Winemaker: Bodegas Bentomiz, Clara Verjeij

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Food pairing suggestions :As an aperitif, with salted almonds, olives or fresh Spanish tapas. With fish and seafood, sushi and ceviche.

Awards:
- Jancis Robinson’s Purple Pages (Julia Harding 05.2021): 16/20 points,

“There’s a lot of wine, and a very interesting wine, for a modest price. ”