Cardenal Mendoza carta real Vol.40% Cl.70

Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real: The Gran Reserva Jerez Brandy That Celebrates Spanish Royal History.

A 30-Year-Old Masterpiece: The Story of Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real Brandy.

In 1981, to commemorate the prestigious bicentenary of the historic bodega, a special barrel of Cardenal Mendoza Brandy was selected, destined to become legendary.

This exclusive distillate, aged over 30 years in the Solera system, represents the pinnacle of Spanish excellence in the world of Gran Reserva brandies.

The Traditional Aging Method with the Solera system.

Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real achieves its extraordinary complexity thanks to a unique maturation process:

Extended aging for over 30 years in the traditional Solera system.

Selected barrels that have previously held prized Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez Sherry.

Patient maturation through nearly two decades of waiting before bottling.

Rigorous quality control to ensure the excellence of the final product.

The Origin of the Name: A Royal Dinner in the History of Spanish Brandy Cardenal Mendoza.

The name "Carta Real" commemorates a highly prestigious historical event: the dinner of December 2, 1900, at the Royal Palace in Madrid, where Sánchez Romate wines and brandy were served to the royal court.

Juan Manuel Sánchez y Gutiérrez de Castro, owner of the bodega, served as minister to King Alfonso XII and was later ennobled with the title of Duke of Algeciras in 1906, in recognition of his success in organizing the Algeciras International Conference.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Dark amber color, bright and luminous, a testament to long aging.

Nose: Elegant and deep bouquet expressing:

Intense notes of dried fruit (walnuts, almonds, figs)

Balsamic hints of fine oak

Complex aromas developed during long aging

Nuances of sweet spices and vanilla

Taste: Rich and velvety palate with:

Perfect balance between power and finesse

Continuously evolving aromatic complexity

Persistent and refined finish