Ximénez-Spínola D.P.X. Brandy Liqueur 40% – Exclusive Pedro Ximénez brandy from Jerez

Ximénez-Spínola D.P.X. Brandy Liqueur 40% is a rare and deeply fascinating brandy from Jerez de la Frontera – created in an extremely limited edition of only around 10,000 bottles annually. This is true craftsmanship, tradition and generations of uncompromising dedication to the Pedro Ximénez grape. A brandy for connoisseurs, collectors and connoisseurs of life who want the best of Andalusia’s historic wine region.

At Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola, specialization is total: everything revolves around Pedro Ximénez. The grapes are sun-dried to concentrate the natural fructose and only after years of meticulous selection do they reach the level accepted by the house. The result is wines and distillates with an intensity and depth that is unique in Jerez.

D.P.X. stands for Destilattum Petrus Ximenibus and is distilled exclusively from pure wine – an age-old tradition among Jerez’s “almacenistas”. The history of Ximénez-Spínola can be traced back to 1729, when the first shipment of “wine spirits” was recorded. So this brandy is not just a spirit – it is a living piece of Spanish cultural history.

The distillate is aged in the house’s famous “Criadera 1948”, consisting of old chestnut barrels – 84 barrels built before 1936, preserved by the family for generations. Until 1939, chestnut was the preferred wood in Spanish cooperage, and it is this wood that gives the brandy its unique aromatic profile. The barrels are continually refilled with wines from the house, creating an extra dimension of depth and complexity.

The balance between the 40% alcohol and the natural, grape-based aromas is remarkable. Not just strength, but finesse, sweet fruit and silky texture – a brandy with both power and elegance.

Tasting notes

The color is deep amber with golden reflections. The aroma offers intense notes of raisins, dried figs, dates and caramelized fruit, elegantly accompanied by roasted nuts and a fine hint of chestnut wood.

In the mouth it is full-bodied, round and silky, with a beautiful balance of sweetness, warmth and complexity. The taste is dominated by ripe raisins, dark honey, toffee and a subtle spicy cask character. The finish is long, persistent and unforgettable – an intense and warming experience that lingers for a long time.

Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola – Specialists in Pedro Ximénez since 1729

Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola from Jerez de la Frontera is one of the most traditional and specialized houses in the area. The family has dedicated their lives to the Pedro Ximénez grape for generations and has built an international reputation for uncompromising quality.

Where many producers work broadly, Ximénez-Spínola has chosen immersion. From sun-dried grapes to aged wines and unique distillates, it’s this dedication that has created their prestige. Criadera 1948 and the historic chestnut barrels are today the heart of D.P.X. production, and each bottle is the result of almost three centuries of experience.

• Producer: Bodegas Ximénez-Spínola
• Origin: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
• Type: Brandy liqueur
• Grape: Pedro Ximénez
• Aging: Criadera 1948 in old chestnut barrels
• Production: Approx. 10,000 bottles annually
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol content: 40%alcohol