Pedro Ximenez
Red wine grape variety
Also known as PX
Pedro Ximenez is a red wine grape with signature aromas of raisin, fig, molasses. Structure: Full body, Medium(−) acidity, Low tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Chenin Blanc and Semillon.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for concentrated raisin and fig profile with very high aromatic intensity.
- Check for dense viscosity and oxidative sweetness markers in fortified styles.
Confidence signals
- Raisin-fig-molasses triad
- Dense sweet concentration with coffee nuance
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Montilla-Moriles · Jerez · Malaga
- Classic styles: Sun-dried sweet concentrated fortified base grape · Dense molasses-like dessert fortified style
Common questions
Is Pedro Ximenez a red or white grape variety?
Pedro Ximenez is a red wine grape variety.
What does Pedro Ximenez smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pedro Ximenez include raisin, fig and molasses. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(−) acidity, Low tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pedro Ximenez?
Documented tells for Pedro Ximenez: Look for concentrated raisin and fig profile with very high aromatic intensity. and Check for dense viscosity and oxidative sweetness markers in fortified styles..
What is Pedro Ximenez most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pedro Ximenez is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Sagrantino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pedro Ximenez grown?
Classic regions for Pedro Ximenez include Montilla-Moriles, Jerez and Malaga.