Cardenal Mendoza Brandy De Jerez Carta Real 750ml

$176.29 $166.99 price per bottle

In 1981, and with a view to the next century, they set aside a reserve of Cardenal Mendoza that has been given the greatest of care by the master tasters for the last two decades. Today, Carta Real reveals itself as a unique brandy with seductive, bright hues of old mahogany. Its elegant aromas of old wood with hints of sweet raisins and plums, along with superbly round, velvety and persistent flavours, are this brandy’s exceptional characteristics, which have grown both in intensity and subtlety over time. The brandy is presented in an exclusive numbered and screen-printed bottles, yet another reason for the satisfaction of demanding consumers. Producer At the end of the 18th century, the busy streets of Jerez de la Frontera was proof of the bustling activity in the city, which was thriving thanks to the exports of its renowned wines. The wine sector’s boom attracted merchants from near and afar. However, it was a Spaniard, Juan Sanchez de la Torre, who established the foundations of the firm Sanchez Romate Hermanos, one of the few remaining wineries in the Jerez Designation of Origin which is still in the hands of local owners. In addition to achieving market recognition for the quality of his wines, Juan Sanchez de la Torre soon earned the appreciation of his fellow Jerez inhabitants: this wine-producer was restless, educated and a man of his time - the Age of Enlightenment - who lent firm support to progress in education and the arts in Jerez. Over time, the winery grew and adapted to the successive technical advances that were taking place while maintaining their respect for traditional methods. Over a century after its founding, the firm reached a milestone when in 1887 the fourth generation of the Sanchez Romate decided to create an exclusive brandy for the family and their closest circle of friends. This was the beginning of Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran Reserva, the firm’s flagship brand. While maintaining their independence up to today, the winery has witnessed other important events in during its history. For example, in 1909 they were appointed as Official Purveyor to the House of Lords in the United Kingdom and shortly afterwards, in 1917, they were appointed as Official Purveyors to the Sacred Apostolic Palace of the Vatican. Today, the wines and brandies of Sanchez Romate maintain their international spirit, with a firm commitment to expansion across the rest of the world.