Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real Brandy de Jerez 40% ABV 0.7l

Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real Brandy de Jerez is a premium brandy that has been aged for an exceptionally long time, produced by the long-established Sánchez Romate house in Jerez de la Frontera. Its history began in 1981, when, to mark the bodega’s 200th anniversary, selected stocks of Cardenal Mendoza were set aside for a dedicated Solera. This gave rise to a Brandy de Jerez Solera Gran Reserva with an impressive average age of over 25 years. Ageing takes place using the traditional criaderas and Solera method in carefully selected wooden casks that previously held old Oloroso sherry. A subtle influence of Pedro Ximénez complements the cask characteristics and contributes to the brandy’s distinctive depth.

The Sánchez Romate winery was founded as early as 1781 and is one of Jerez’s most traditional producers. The name ‘Carta Real’ recalls a historic dinner at the Royal Palace in Madrid in 1900, at which products from Sánchez Romate were served. With an alcohol content of 40 per cent, the Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real combines its exceptionally long Solera ageing with the characteristic influence of old sherry casks. The elaborately designed and individually numbered bottle further emphasises the premium quality of this bottling. This makes this Brandy de Jerez from Spain, aged for over 25 years, particularly suitable for connoisseurs of long-aged brandies and high-quality Solera Gran Reserva specialities.

Tasting Note

Colour: Dark mahogany with bright amber highlights.

Nose: Elegant and complex, with raisins, ripe plums and dried fruit, accompanied by old oak and subtle vinous nuances.

Palate: Very smooth, round and well-balanced, with concentrated dried fruit, raisins and plums, as well as harmoniously integrated oak spice and delicate hints of sherry.

Finish: Long-lasting and elegant, with ripe fruit, spicy oak and a pleasantly smooth, multi-layered structure.

The Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real is best enjoyed neat at around 18–20 °C in a brandy or nosing glass and is ideal as a digestif after a leisurely meal. It pairs well with dark chocolate with a high cocoa content, roasted nuts, dried fruit or mature hard cheese. This long-aged Solera Gran Reserva also offers an interesting contrast when paired with a strong espresso. Whilst the Carta Real can, in principle, be used in cocktails, its high average age and elaborate ageing process mean that it is best enjoyed neat.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Henkell Freixenet Austria GmbH, Wienerbergstraße 11/14, Upper Floor, 1100 Vienna, Austria, office.at@henkell-freixenet.com

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