Cardenal Mendoza Gran Reserva

Cardenal Mendoza Brandy or Cardenal Mendoza Clásico is an exceptionalBrandy from Jerez, aged an average of 15 years in casks previously. envinadas with Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez. With a round, clean, elegant, vinous aroma. With its size, exceptional quality and a correct average aging of fifteen years are guaranteed in the case of the Clásico Cardenal Mendoza gran reservaBrandy de Jerez from the Bodegas Sánchez Romate.

Origin

In 1887, the family of the Sánchez Romate Winery began to produce a Jerez brandy for private consumption. Its quality soon led to growing fame and the winery decided to market it under the name Cardenal Mendoza Gran Reserva Brandy. The first Cardinal Mendoza to whom our brandy refers was D. Pedro González de Mendoza (1423-1495), a central historical figure in 15th century Spain. As advisor to the Catholic Monarchs, he had the complete confidence of Queen Isabel , intervening decisively in supporting the first voyage of Christopher Columbus and playing a decisive role in the unification of Spain. 

Crafting

Cardenal Mendoza Brandy gran reserva Classic of the Bodegas Sánchez Romate is a Solera Gran Reserva brandy made from a selection of the best holandas de alquitaras, which are aged using the traditional system of soleras and criaderas. The set of Cardenal Mendoza gran reserva butts, previously vinified in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez, is one of the largest systems of soleras and criaderas in Jerez de la Frontera dedicated to the aging of a brandy from Sherry Solera Gran Reserva. With its size, exceptional quality and correct average aging of fifteen years are guaranteed.

Features

The Cardenal Mendoza Brandy is luminous, transparent, of dark mahogany. With a round, clean, elegant, vinous aroma. Balanced and persistent in the mouth, without edges, very hot. With personality, harmony of nuances and a deep memory of raisins and plums.

Tasting

There are many varieties of chocolate that combine perfectly with a glass ofCardenal Mendoza brandy great reserve. It will depend on whether you want to complement the sweetness of the brandy or enhance its toasted nut and oak tones. We recommend a chocolate with more than 60% cocoa.