This wine is made from Pedro Ximénez, traditionally known as a sherry grape. Joseph and Silvia Puig make the only still Pedro Ximénez in Spain. The grapes are sourced from a 75-year old vineyard near Scala Dei. The wine is carefully fermented in the “old-style” without temperature control. A cold maceration for between 10 and 18 hours in new French oak barrels is followed by native yeast fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. About 150 cases are produced annually.

Light golden yellow color. Aromatics of stone and orchard fruit with white pepper. On the palate, more orchard fruit with golden raisins, almond butter, bay leaf, citrus and pepper. Complex, rich and substantial with good acidity and a persistent finish. 13.5 percent alcohol.

I thought this opened up a bit and was more enjoyable at 55-56 degrees. I would recommend any of the wines from Odysseus. Though the Grenacha Blanca might be my favorite, the PX is the most unique and interesting.

About Viñedos de Ithaca
The father and daughter team of Joseph and Silvia Puig named their winery Odysseus in honor of the Greeks who first brought vines to Spain. Odysseus makes Garnacha Tinta based reds, as virtually all of the producers in Priorat, but they have attracted the most attention for their Garnacha Blanca.

Viñedos de Ithaca Odysseus Garnacha Blanca Priorat 2008
Viñedos de Ithaca “Akyles” Priorat 2007