Valdespino El Candado Pedro Ximenez Sherry is a luscious and indulgent fortified wine that showcases the richness and depth of Pedro Ximenez grapes. Produced by Bodegas Valdespino, a renowned sherry producer with a history dating back to 1264, El Candado is a true expression of their expertise and commitment to traditional winemaking. El Candado is made from carefully selected Pedro Ximenez grapes grown in the sun-drenched vineyards of the Jerez region in southern Spain. The grapes are left to dry under the Andalusian sun, a process known as "soleo," which concentrates their sugars and intensifies their flavors. This creates a wine of remarkable sweetness and complexity. Once the grapes are harvested, they undergo a meticulous process of pressing and fermentation before the wine is fortified with a grape spirit. It is then aged using the traditional solera system, where the wine matures in a series of oak barrels, each containing wines of different ages. This aging process imparts layers of flavors and allows the wine to develop its distinctive character.