Bodegas Toro Albalá
Poley Cream Solera 10 Year
Region: Spain - Andulucia
Bodegas Toro Albalá
This prestigious family estate was founded in 1844 in Aguilar de la Frontera, located in the P.O.D Montilla-Moriles zone, by the great-grandfather of current owner Antonio Sánchez. It’s part of one of the largest Andalusian viticulture zones, known for the production of Fino, the cultivation of Pedro Ximénez grape and the considerable presence of albariza soils.
In 1922, José María Toro Albalá moved to the current location in Aguilar’s old power station, introducing updated technologies and establishing Toro Albalá as a leader in Montilla. Toro Albalá became the first Montilla producer to bottle Dessert Pedro Ximénez in 1970, a product historically sold in bulk to producers and shippers in D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry for aging and blending.
Toro Albalá is recognized as one of the greatest producers of Vintage Don PX, with the Gran Reserva spending a minimum of 25 years in barrel before release.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Estate vineyards in D.O. Montilla-Moriles.
- Soils: Chalky white Albariza
- Climate: Hot, dry summers
Harvest Notes
- Blend of Don PX (raisined grapes, aged 22 years) and aged Oloroso (aged 15 years) soleras
- Biologically aged under veil of flor yeast in American oak barrels for 10 years in criadera and solera system
Winemaker's Notes
Dark mahogany that coats the glass. Very intense aromas from Pedro Ximénez’s distinctive aromas of honey, caramel and raisined plums. A citrus orange peel touch rises with the oxidative, toasty Oloroso aromas of toffee, smoked and spice notes. Fresh palate with perfect interplay of acidity and luscious sweetness. A generous wine with a unique and surprising character.
Wine Summary
100% Pedro Ximénez; alcohol: 17.5%; estate vineyards in D.O. Montilla-Moriles; chalky Albariza soils; blend of Don PX (raisined grapes, aged over 20 years) and Oloroso (aged over 15 years) soleras; aged biologically in American oak barrels for 10 years.
Technical Information
- 100% Pedro Ximénez
- Alcohol: 17.5%
General Info
| COUNTRY | SPAIN |
| REGION | ANDULUCIA |
| APPELLATION | D.O. Montilla-Moriles |
| PROPRIETORS | Antonio Sanchez Romero |
| FOUNDED | 1844 |
| WINEMAKER | Francisco Capote |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 8,333 9L cases sweet wine; 16,666 9L cases dry wine |
| FARMING (SUSTAINABLE, ORGANIC, BIODYNAMIC) | No chemicals are used, all vineyards are dry farmed. |
