CARPE DIEM WHITE DRY FORTIFIED WINE

Aged dry white wine matured in American oak barrels using the criaderas and soleras system. 75 cl. Contains sulfites.

Carpe Diem White Dry Fortified Wine is a singular and complex wine, crafted from the emblematic Pedro Ximénez grape using the traditional criaderas and soleras system with biological ageing under a layer of flor in American oak barrels. This meticulous process grants it a unique character, combining tradition, elegance, and depth in every glass.

Biological ageing under flor allows the wine to develop an unmistakable aromatic complexity. During this process, the wine remains in contact with natural yeasts forming a protective layer on the surface, preventing oxidation and contributing unique aromas and flavors. Ageing in American oak barrels adds toasted and spicy notes that blend with the wine’s freshness and minerality.

D.O. MÁLAGA
ALC. 15º
Winery: Carpe Diem
Type: Aged dry white wine
Grape variety: Pedro Ximénez
2026 Awards: Great Gold Bacchus

Previous awards: Best Dry White Wine Award, H&T Málaga 2025

TASTING NOTES

It displays an attractive intense yellow color with bright golden highlights, a sign of its prolonged ageing and contact with wood and flor. Its clarity and shine hint at its complexity and freshness.

It offers a sharp and expressive aroma, dominated by typical biological ageing notes: fresh yeast, freshly baked bread, and fine pastry. Hints of toasted nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts also emerge, along with subtle touches of dried flowers and chamomile.

On the palate, it has a dry yet surprisingly smooth entry, with a silky and velvety mouthfeel, filling the palate with great volume and a well-defined structure. Its acidity is lively and refreshing, balanced by a natural salinity, a reflection of the terroir and ageing process. The finish is persistent, with a refined bitterness characteristic of the Pedro Ximénez variety, leaving a long, satisfying aftertaste that invites another sip.

PAIRING

Carpe Diem White Dry Fortified Wine is a versatile gastronomic wine, ideal to accompany a wide variety of dishes. Its freshness and complexity make it a perfect match for Iberian ham, cured sausages, olives, smoked products, aged cheeses, Manchego, and blue cheeses like Cabrales or Roquefort.

It is best served chilled between 8 and 10 ºC to fully enjoy its aromatic complexity and structure on the palate. Its versatility also makes it ideal as an aperitif or for long after-dinner conversations.