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Bodegas Osborne is one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Spain, founded in 1772. Based in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz, Osborne is known for its production of high-quality wines, brandies and other spirits. The company has maintained its family tradition over the centuries, combining traditional methods with modern innovations to offer exceptional products.

History of Osborne

Bodegas Osborne has a rich history that dates back more than 250 years. Founded in 1772 by Thomas Osborne Mann, a young English merchant who came to Cadiz attracted by the flourishing wine trade, the winery was established in El Puerto de Santa María, in the Jerez region.

• Foundation: Thomas Osborne Mann partnered with other local merchants and began producing and exporting Jerez wines. His vision and dedication laid the foundation for what would become one of Spain’s most prestigious wineries.
• Expansion: Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Osborne expanded its business, incorporating new production techniques and broadening its product range to include brandies and other liqueurs.
• Bull Symbol: In the 1950s, Osborne introduced the iconic black bull as part of its advertising campaign. This symbol has become a cultural emblem of Spain and is recognized worldwide.

Excellence in Winemaking

Tradition and Modernity

• Traditional Methods: Despite modernization, Osborne has maintained many of its traditional techniques, especially in the production of sherry wines and brandies. The solera and criaderas system is an example of how they combine tradition and quality.
• Innovation: The company has been able to adapt to the times, incorporating modern technology in its production and distribution processes, without losing sight of the quality and authenticity of its products.

Family Legacy

• Generations: The company has remained in the hands of the Osborne family for generations, which has allowed it to maintain continuity and a commitment to quality and tradition.
• Commitment to Quality: Each generation has contributed to the evolution of the winery, ensuring that Osborne remains a benchmark in the world of wines and spirits.

Exclusive Collections

• RARE SHERRY: A limited series that includes exclusive, century-old soleras, such as BC – 200 (Oloroso) and PX Muy Viejo (Pedro Ximénez), among others.
• VORS: Soleras with history, acquired in Jerez and bottled under prestigious brands such as Sibarita (Oloroso) and Capuchino (Palo Cortado).

Regions and Production

The Jerez / Xerez / Sherry Designation of Origin is one of the most important wine regions in Spain and the world, whose history and wine culture has endured from Phoenician colonization to the present day.

The moderate climate, with an average rainfall of 650 liters / year, but in the dry months, especially in summer, we must count on the decisive contribution of the night dews (locally called Blandura), motivated by its proximity to the Atlantic.

The relief is made up of small hills that rarely reach 100 meters in height, little tree vegetation, except for some forests scattered pine forests. The bodies of water are represented on the coast by the Atlantic Ocean and the Guadalete and Guadalquivir rivers.

Harvest and Aging Process

The harvest at Bodegas Osborne takes place in mid-August and the grapes, mainly of the Palomino variety (very well adapted to the soil conditions), are made into white, until obtaining a delicate, pale, subtle base wine (locally called must) that does not usually exceed 12 degrees of alcohol.

At the end of November/December, the unravelling and fortifying with wine alcohol is carried out, so that the wines destined for biological aging are left to 15º GL, while those intended for oxidative aging are topped up to 17º-18º GL.

Unique Aging

Two types of aging are carried out in the Jerez area: aging understood as storage and evolution of the wine in wooden casks (oak barrels) and the so-called "biological aging", in which the wine evolves in a more dynamic way, driven by the activity of a biological veil.

The unique and characteristic aging system used in Jerez is the so-called Criaderas and Soleras System: This system is based on have a quantity of wine of the same style or type, in different stages of ageing/matured and distributed in different barrels, normally with a capacity of 500 litres. These phases or scales will go from the oldest, called “solera”, to the different “criaderas”.

Whether for a special occasion or to enrich your personal collection, the wines of Bodegas Osborne are the perfect choice for those who value excellence and authenticity.

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