Bodegas Toro Albala'

Montilla Moriles - Don PX Convento Seleccion 1974 - Bodegas Toro Albala'

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Producer Bodegas Toro Albala'
Name Montilla-Moriles DO
Variety Pedro Ximénez
Gradation 17.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of dried figs, raisins, honey, caramel
Vinification method Appassimento and soleras aging
Region Andalusia
Production area Montilla-Moriles
Country Spain
Type Sweet fortified wine
Aging Long in barrel
Type of cask American oak barrels
Color Dark amber
Serving temperature 10-12°C
Recommended consumption Immediate or short aging
Pairing Desserts, blue cheeses

The Don PX Convento Selección 1974 from Bodegas Toro Albalá is an extraordinary example of Pedro Ximénez. Born in the vineyards of Montilla-Moriles in Spain, this wine is a true triumph of the winemaking tradition of the region. The 1974 harvest produced grapes of exceptional quality, which were subsequently transformed into a wine that has aged for decades, acquiring extraordinary complexity and depth.

The color is an intense ebony brown, with reflections tending towards antique bronze. On the nose, the Don PX Convento Selección 1974 reveals an opulent bouquet, characterized by notes of dried figs, plums, dark chocolate, and an intriguing touch of mint. On the palate, the sweetness is balanced by lively acidity, with flavors reminiscent of burnt caramel, espresso coffee, and hazelnut, finishing with a long and pleasantly bitter persistence.

This wine is a liquid work of art, ideal for tasting as meditation or accompanied by aged cheeses or chocolate-based desserts. Its rarity and masterful production make it a prestigious choice for any collector and enthusiast of unique and historic wines.


The winery

Bodegas Toro Albalá – Winery in Montilla‑Moriles, Andalusia (Córdoba)

Discover the story and wines of Bodegas Toro Albalá.

An Andalusian winery from the Montilla‑Moriles denomination, known for its artisanal interpretation of fortified wines and for the renowned Don PX labels made from Pedro Ximénez.
Region: Montilla‑Moriles, Andalusia (Córdoba)
Country: Spagna
Founded: 1922
Grapes: Pedro Ximénez, Palomino Fino
Specializing in wines from the Pedro Ximénez grape. Historic premises housed in a former power station with underground aging galleries. Production and long aging in barrels for wines and vinegars. Artisanal practices: numbered labels and selected vintage bottlings.
Winery history
The family traces its winemaking origins to a small cellar established near the Noria; the present Bodegas Toro Albalá was consolidated when José María Toro Albalá converted an old power station into a winemaking and aging facility, boosting the production of vintage wines and the accumulation of historic barrels still used today.
Production philosophy
The estate focuses on a vintage-based approach and manual practices: vineyard selection, traditional drying of the grapes for the PX, extended aging in barrels, and artisanal packaging with numbered labels and seals to emphasize the uniqueness of each bottle.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Aguilar de la Frontera, it operates within the protected Montilla‑Moriles area, which is characterized by albariza soils and a long tradition of cultivating Pedro Ximénez.
Awards and recognitions
The Don PX labels and some historic vintages have received high scores from international critics and medals at wine competitions; the winery is cited among the notable Spanish producers in its appellation.

Official Awards

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