El Maestro Sierra was founded in 1830 by José Antonio Sierra, who was first a master cooper in Jerez de la Frontera. His humble beginnings, making barrels for elite producers, led to the accumulation of a wealth of knowledge and the creation of his own Sherry house. When he sought to promote himself from a cooper to a producer he faced fierce competition from the wealthy and well-established houses (the label hints at him being hunted like a fox by pack dogs). Luckily, he persevered and continues crafting a range of classic styles, including Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez, using a traditional solera aging system. El Maestro Sierra is family-owned to this day, and celebrated for its rich, complex, and long-aged Sherries.  

El Maestro Sierra's Pedro Ximénez is a rich, sweet sherry made from the Pedro Ximénez grape. Aged in a solera system for around five years, this wine showcases a dark brown hue and exudes complex aromas of dried figs, raisins, caramel and roasted celeriac. On the palate, it is lush and velvety, with flavors of molasses, roasted nuts, and dark chocolate, balanced by a vibrant acidity.

Pairing: Blue cheese, dried fruits and nuts, chocolate cake, and spiced deserts 

Grape: Pedro Ximenez

Soil: Albariza Chalk