Bodegas Valdespino Quina, Jerez (35 proof)

Item Number: 16879

UPC: 8-412449105192

Country: Spain
Region: Andalucia
Sub Region: Cadiz
Estate Grown Wine: No
Grape(s): Pedro Ximénez / VOS Oloroso / Cinchona Bark
Type: Wine - Vermouth & Aromatized
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 6
Closure: T Top
Alc by Vol(%): 17.5

The Valdespino Quina is made from assembling VOS oloroso sherry with Pedro Ximénez from the soleras of the iconic El Candado PX. The procedure involves a hydro-alcoholic maceration process of Cinchona bark (Quina) with gentian root, natural licorice extract and nutmeg, along with a selection of dried citrus fruits, such as grapefruit and Seville oranges. The result is a stylish, complex, one-of-a-kind aperitif with a bitter refreshing note. The Pedro Ximénez provides a characteristic nuance of dried fruit (sultanas, dried figs, dates) that makes this tonic wine more unique.

Tasting Notes: Slightly bitter notes of Cinchona combine well with the botanicals (licorice, nutmeg) and hints of dried fruits (dates, sultanas). A stylish citrus touch and the quinine bitterness bring about a warm, lingering aftertaste. All leaning into the sweet reminders of the oloroso sherry barrels where it is aged.

Pairing Notes: Ideal as a complement in cocktails (Rum Old Fashioned, Negroni, Mahattan, etc), it also makes for a perfect aperitif in a tumbler glass, on the rocks, with a cinnamon stick and a twist of orange. Serve with crisps, olives, and pickles.

About the Label: Valdespino's original ‘Tonic for the Sick’ label, dating back over a century, was selected from the family's label museum as the inspiration for Valdespino aperitifs. The image is an attempt to recover the iconic designs from when Valdespino started producing aperitifs at the end of the 19th century.