romate`s corporate book

CARDENAL MENDOZA

BRANDIES WINES SHERRY VINEGARS

CLÁSICO

LUJO

CARTA REAL

NON PLUS ULTRA

ROMATE

UNO EN MIL

ROMATEWINES

SPECIAL RESERVE

SACRISTÍA

ROMATE SOLERA

ROMATE SOLERA RESERVA

ROMATE PX SOLERA RESERVA

ROMATE SOLERA RESERVA FAMILIAR

BODEGASBOHÓRQUEZ

2003 RESERVA

2004

2005

ART OF LIVING*

Harmonious and enchanting: Sánchez-Romate’s

wines and brandies offer an almost inexplicable

feeling of a bond with history, the land and a

simple, authentic sense of well-being.

*

INDEXWINERYHISTORY / ROMATE SPIRIT

MADE IN JEREZ

PRODUCTSCARDENAL MENDOZA / BRANDIES / WINES / SHERRY VINEGARS / BODEGAS BOHÓRQUEZ

PLEASURES

PRIZES

CORPORATE IMAGE

WINERY

HISTO RY

At the end of the 18th century, the busy streets of Jerez de la

Frontera were 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 Sánchez de la Torre, who

established the foundations of the firm Sánchez 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 Sánchez 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 Sánchez 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 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 Sánchez Romate maintain their international

spirit, with a firm commitment to expansion across the rest of the world.

SPIRITFor over 200 years, the firm’s wines and brandies have maintained an open and proudly cosmopolitan

spirit without losing sight of the traditional roots of their origins.

Sánchez Romate employ painstakingly efficient wine-making techniques, which start with the white

albariza soil, western Andalusia’s sunshine and air, the Palomino, Airen and Pedro Ximénez grape

varieties and a unique microclimate.

All stages of the production process respect the traditional methods: ageing in American oak casks,

brandy distillation in copper stills and the characteristic steps and ladders system.

In the peaceful atmosphere of the wineries, the wine producers recall the ancient wisdom time and

again.

The unique production methods are combined with an ongoing modernisation process. Sánchez

Romate’s installations and production processes have been gradually modernised with a fundamental

objective in mind: to guarantee the quality of their wines and brandies.

From the grapevine to the bottle, the firm is committed to the excellence of their products and

service, guaranteeing highly appreciated organoleptic qualities, maintaining a close relationship with

their clients and offering personalised attention.

With these values and with a strong exportation impetus to share this quality with the rest of the

world, Sánchez Romate has earned the favour and loyalty of several generations of consumers.

ROMATE

MADE IN JEREZ

With evocative names such as Soportales (Arcades), Viñas (Vineyards) or La Sacristía (The Vestry), Sánchez Romate’s different ageing rooms comprise a well-designed complex, as if it were a city in itself within the city of Jerez, the origin of the firm’s wines and brandies and the place which gives them their name – vino de Jerez, or Sherry wine.

Jerez de la Frontera lends personality to the wine. The city’s energy stems from centuries of passionate wine tradition. Surrounded by Europe’s southernmost vineyards, the history of Jerez is the history of its wineries, bright white limestone soil and copper stills.

How did this all begin? Over 3000 years ago, the Phoenicians who disembarked in the Bay of Cádiz brought the first vines with them. These vines adapted perfectly to the fertile limestone soil that is as white as the sunshine which drenches the area. Later civilisations – Romans, Visigoths and Arabs – extended the vineyards under a dry, sunny climate that received the refreshing caress of the sea breeze.

In Sherish – the ancient Muslim name for Jerez – they experimented with the first distillations to make perfumes. Later, these processes were consolidated in Christian Xerez in the 14th and 15th centuries. It was then that the wines of Jerez began to gain international acclaim, as they began to earn fame across Europe. Over time, merchants and wine producers who were attracted by Jerez’s potential flocked to the city from all over, founding wineries that are still trading today. Sánchez Romate is one of the most emblematic of them.

Aside from its renowned wines, Jerez is also the birthplace of flamenco and horse shows, late Gothic convents and churches as well as 18th and 19th century bourgeois architecture. A stroll through the city, along streets lined with lilac and orange trees, stimulates your senses and helps to understand the magic of its most universal gifts, the wines and brandies of Jerez.

MADEINJEREZ

PRODUCTS

CARDENAL MENDOZA

BRANDIES WINES SHERRY VINEGARS

CLÁSICO

LUJO

CARTA REAL

NON PLUS ULTRA

ROMATE

UNO EN MIL

ROMATEWINES

SPECIAL RESERVE

SACRISTÍA

ROMATE SOLERA




BODEGASBOHÓRQUEZ

2003 RESERVA

2004

2005

CARDENALMENDOZAIn 1887 the owners of Sánchez Romate Hermanos began

to make a unique brandy for their own consumption. The

quality soon earned increasing fame and the winery decided

to market it with the name Cardenal Mendoza.

This name pays tribute to Pedro González de Mendoza

(1423-1495), an historic figure who played a crucial role

in the conquest of the Muslim kingdom of Granada and

especially in the discovery of America, as he mediated on

behalf of Christopher Columbus’ project before the Catholic

Monarchs.

CLÁSICO

LUJO

CARTA REAL

NON PLUS ULTRA

CARDENAL MENDOZA

CLÁSICO Bright, transparent and coloured dark mahogany.

Round, clean, elegant with a reminiscent aroma of

wine. Long, warm and balanced on the palate, with

no sharpness. It has personality, a harmony of subtle

flavours followed by an intense finish of raisins and

plums.

This is Cardenal Mendoza Clásico, a Solera Gran

Reserva brandy made from a selection of the finest

distilled holandas, or wine spirits, which are aged using

the traditional “Solera y Criaderas” system. The casks

used to age Cardenal Mendoza, which are previously

treated with Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry, make

up one of the largest Solera Gran Reserva ageing cellars

– a guarantee of this brandy’s age and quality.

CARDENAL MENDOZA: CLÁSICO

42º

+15 years

Pot still

Airen grapes

Previously used for Olorosos and PX

Very dark, bright, transparent, seductive

Elegant, reminiscent of wine, distinguished, raisins

Very smooth, round, perfect balance, long, warm tone, old oak, slightly sweet

After dinner, coffees, Havana cigars

Type of case

Type

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Weight of case

Pallet

Europallet

Alcohol volume

Ageing

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Flavours

Gastronomy

Canister

Jerez Brandy

0,7 L

6

30x28,5x20

8,5 kg

100 cases

60 cases

Flask

Jerez Brandy

0,2 L

48

32,5x31,5x37

26,7 kg

27 cases

18 cases

+ 1 Glass

Jerez Brandy

0,7 L

6

54x27,5x38,5

10,7 kg

-

20 cases

Miniatures

Jerez Brandy

0,05 L

60

46x28x15,5

9,4 kg

-

100 cases

Pet

Jerez Brandy

0,05 L

60

39x24x10

4 kg

-

100 cases

Decanter

Jerez Brandy

0,7 L

6

39x32x28,5

11,6 kg

45 cases

30 cases

Canister

Jerez Brandy

0,5 L

12

36,5x26x27,5

12,5 kg

-

40 cases

Canister

Jerez Brandy

0,375 L

24

49x21,5x32,5

18,4 kg

-

35 cases

Canister

Jerez Brandy

0,350 L

24

49x21,5x32,5

18,3 kg

-

35 cases

CARDENAL MENDOZA

LUJO The first Cardenal Mendoza, reserved only for the

consumption of the proprietor’s family and their closest

friends, was kept in beautiful, fine crystal decanters.

A few years ago they recuperated this original bottle for

the Lujo (luxury) brandy, especially created for the most

exclusive occasions. The transparency of this fine bottle

allows for maximum enjoyment of the characteristic

mahogany tones that make this Solera Gran Reserva so

singular.

CARDENAL MENDOZA: LUJO

Delux Cardbox

Sherry Brandy

0,70 L

6

41,5x31x41,5

15,75 kg

24 cases

16 cases

42º

+15 years

Pot still

Airen Grape


Very dark, bright, transparent, seductive

Clean, round, elegant, reminiscent of wine, distinguished, raisins

Very smooth, round, perfect balance, long, warm tone, old oak, slightly sweet


Type of case

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CARDENAL MENDOZA

CARTA REAL 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. It’s 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.

CARDENAL MENDOZA: CARTA REAL

Tin

Sherry Brandy

0,7 L

3

39,5x13,5x25,5

5 kg

-

80 cases

40º

+30 years

Pot still

Airen Grape


Dark mahogany, bright, transparent, seductive

Clean, round, elegant, reminiscent of wine, distinguished, hints of raisins and plums

Very smooth, round, balanced, persistent, warm tone, old oak, slightly sweet


Type of case

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Europallet

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Gastronomy

Riedel glass

Brandy de Jerez

0,7 L

3

40x27x30,5

7 kg

-

40 cases

CARDENAL MENDOZA

NON PLUS ULTRA In the 70s, shortly before the bicentennial of Sánchez

Romate Hermanos, 38 casks of Cardenal Mendoza were

reserved to commemorate the event.

This limited reserve gave birth to Non Plus Ultra, an

inimitable brandy of dark mahogany colours, sleek and

exciting. The aromas, of clean distinction, offer hints of

raisins and plums and are reminiscent of old Oloroso sherry.

Dry and delicate on the palate, the subtle, persistent and

velvety flavours have nutmeg and dried orange aftertastes.

This brandy is, in short, a true privilege that accumulates

the winery’s history in an exclusive presentation.

CARDENAL MENDOZA: NON PLUS ULTRA

Luxury box

Sherry Brandy

0.50 L

1

43,5x33,5x18,5

8,25 kg

25 cases

45º

+50 years

Pot still

Airen Grape


Very dark mahogany, bright, transparent

Clean, aged Oloroso, round, elegant, noble, distinguished, hints of raisins and plums

Very smooth, round, balanced, persistent, warm tone, old oak, esquisite


Type of case

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Europallet

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Gastronomy

BRANDIESRomate Brandy and Uno en Mil: two different and original

options for enjoying the flavour of Sherry brandy. Uno en Mil,

Solera Gran Reserva is the latest creation from the cellar,

and it is probably the most original brandy on the market.

ROMATE

UNO EN MIL

ROMATE BRANDIES

ROMATE BRANDIESRomate

Gift box (optional)

Sherry Brandy Solera Reserva

0,7 L

6

26x26,5x17,5

7,2 kg

110 cases

80 cases

36º

+2 years

Pot still

Airen grape

American Oak cask, previously used for Olorosos and PX

Dark and brilliant

Clean, round, reminders of wine

Very smooth and warm, slightly sweet, persistent, old oak

After dinner, coffee, cigars

Brand

Type of case

Type

Capacity

Case of

Size

Weight of case

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Europallet

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Gastronomy

Romate

Gift box (optional)


0,35 L

24

39x26x25

13,9 kg

50 cases

40 cases

Uno en Mil

Tin

Sherry Brandy Solera Gran Reserva

0,7 L

6

31x21x26

8,8 kg

100 cases

60 cases

40º

+12 años

Pot still

Airen Grape

American Oak cask, previously used for Finos and Amontillados

Golden amber, bright, transparent

Powerful,pleasant notes of distillation, oak

Strong but smooth, round, ethereal, elegant, complex


Uno en Mil

Miniatures


0,05 L

60

42x26x11

9,2 kg

-

60 cases

Uno en Mil

+ 2 glasses


0,7 L

6

37x25,5x29 kg

11,8

-

40 cases

ROMATEBRANDY

Transparent and bright mahogany colour.

Clean and round, with flavours that remind you of

wine and old oak. Dry and smooth. A new impulse

for the classicism of the finest Solera Reserva

brandy.

Romate´s smootheness and balance make it

perfect as an after-meal drink.

BRANDY: ROMATERomate

Gift box (optional)


0,7 L

6

26x26,5x17,5

7,2 kg

110 cases

80 cases

36º

+2 years

Pot still

Airen grape

American Oak cask, previously used for Olorosos and PX

Dark and brilliant

Clean, round, reminders of wine

Very smooth and warm, slightly sweet, persistent, old oak

After dinner, coffee, cigars

Brand

Type of case

Type

Capacity

Case of

Size

Weight of case

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Europallet

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Gastronomy

Romate

Gift box (optional)


0,35 L

24

39x26x25

13,9 kg

50 cases

40 cases

UNO EN MIL

BRANDY

Smooth, delicate, complex and surprising. Uno en

Mil brings the tradition of exclusive Solera Gran Reserva

brandy to the tastes of today.

The name itself reminds us that it is unique and

exceptional. Each bottle is numbered, a reference to its

origin, one of the thousand bottles of exclusive holandas

given static ageing for twelve years.

Each of the bottles is called a “Single Oak Cask”, which

means that it comes from a unique American Oak cask,

the colour, aroma and flavour slightly different to other

brandies.

BRANDY: UNO EN MIL

Uno en Mil

Tin


0,7 L

6

31x21x26

8,8 kg

100 cases

60 cases

40º

+12 años

Pot stills

Airen Grape

American Oak cask, previously used for Finos and Amontillados

Golden amber, bright, transparent

Powerful,pleasant notes of distillation, oak

Strong but smooth, round, ethereal, elegant, complex

After dinner, coffees, Havana cigars.

Brand

Type of case

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Uno en Mil

Miniatures


0,05 L

60

42x26x11

9,2 kg

-

60 cases

Uno en Mil

+ 2 glasses


0,7 L

6

37x25,5x29 kg

11,8

-

40 cases

WINESThe range of Sherry wines in all its splendour. Soleras

over two centuries old forming their own history under

the jealous watch of the Sánchez Romate Hermanos

vineyard overseers.

OLD & PLUSAMONTILLADO / OLOROSO / PEDRO XIMÉNEZ

SPECIAL RESERVES

FINO MARISMEÑO / AMONTILLADO NPU / PALO CORTADO REGENTE / OLOROSO DON JOSÉ / CREAM IBERIA / PEDRO XIMÉNEZ DUQUESA / PEDRO XIMÉNEZ CARDENAL CISNEROS / MOSCATEL AMBROSIA

ROMATE WINES

MANZANILLA / FINO / AMONTILLADO / OLOROSO / CREAM / PEDRO XIMÉNEZ

ROMATE WINES

MANZANILLA ROMATE

Manzanilla

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,35 kg

140 cases

105 cases

15º

+3 years

Palomino Fino

Pale yellow, transparent, bright

Very delicate and aromatic

Light, dry and slightly bitter

Aperitif, appetizers, cheeses, Iberian ham, shellfish, nuts

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FINO ROMATE

Fino

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,35 kg

140 cases

105 cases

15º

+3 years

Palomino Fino

Yellow-straw, bright and transparent

Pungent and delicate

Light and dry on the palate

Aperitif, appetizers, cheese, Iberian ham, shellfish, nuts

AMONTILLADO ROMATE

Amontillado

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,4 kg

140 cases

105 cases

18º

+5 years

Palomino Fino

Straw-yellow, bright and transparent



Aperitif, cheese, Iberian ham, shellfish, nuts

OLOROSO ROMATE

Oloroso

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,45 kg

140 cases

105 cases

18º

+5 years

Palomino Fino

Mahogany, bright and transparent

Very aromatic, fragrant and esterified

Dry, full bodied, oak and nuts

Aged cheese, nuts, meats, consommé

CREAM ROMATE

Cream

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,5 kg

140 cases

105 cases

17º

+5 years

Palomino Fino y PX

Mahogany, bright, pleasant

Round, hints of oak, fruity aroma

Smooth, sweet, harmonious, velvety

Dessert wine, with pastries

ROMATE

Pedro Ximénez

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,6 kg

140 cases

105 cases

18º

+5 years

Pedro Ximénez

Very dense mahogany

Smooth, delicate, reminiscent of raisins

Very sweet, pleasing, smooth

Dessert wine, ice cream, pastries, blue cheese

ROMATE WINESPEDRO XIMÉNEZ

MANZANILLAROMATE

ROMATE WINES

This delicate Manzanilla is the sum of intense,

transparent, pale gold colours, a delicate but pungent

fragrance and dry, light and slightly bitter flavours.

ROMATE WINES:MANZANILLA ROMATE

Manzanilla

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,35 kg

140 cases

105 cases

15º

+3 years

Palomino Fino

Pale yellow, transparent, bright

Very delicate and aromatic

Light, dry and slightly bitter

Aperitif, appetizers, cheeses, Iberian ham, shellfish, nuts

Type

Capacity

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Europallet

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FINO ROMATE

ROMATE WINES

If this Fino’s pale straw colour is an anticipation

of its delicate fragrance, its brightness is a prelude

to the wine’s intensity. Fino Romate is a classic

with a dry palate and pleasant acidity – the perfect

auderve.

ROMATE WINES:FINO ROMATE

Fino

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,35 kg

140 cases

105 cases

15º

+3 years

Palomino Fino

Yellow-straw, bright and transparent




Type

Capacity

Case of

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Weight of case

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Europallet

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Grape

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AMONTILLADO ROMATE

ROMATE WINES

Luminous amber colours. The aromas are

pungent, almondy and persistent. On the palate it is

slightly sweet, refined and with hints of dry flavours

from the ageing. In short, the characteristics of an

exceptional Amontillado.

ROMATE WINES:AMONTILLADO ROMATE

Amontillado

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,4 kg

140 cases

105 cases

18º

+5 years

Palomino Fino

Straw-yellow, bright and transparent



Aperitif, cheese, Iberian ham, shellfish, nuts

Type

Capacity

Case of

Size

Weight of case

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Europallet

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Grape

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Gastronomy

OLOROSOROMATE

ROMATE WINES

Within its hues of shiny old gold, this Oloroso has

a deep, evocative fragrance. Its old solera gives it a

full body and a dry palate with oak and nut flavours.

ROMATE WINES:OLOROSO ROMATE

Oloroso

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,45 kg

140 cases

105 cases

18º

+5 years

Palomino Fino

Mahogany, bright and transparent

Very aromatic, fragrant and esterified

Dry, full bodied, oak and nuts

Aged cheese, nuts, meats, consommé

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Capacity

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Europallet

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Gastronomy

CREAMROMATE

ROMATE WINES

Dark mahogany, the colour of seduction. Fruit

aromas with hints of oak. On the palate, it is smooth,

sweet and velvety. A perfect example of harmonious

balance.

ROMATE WINES:CREAM ROMATE

Cream

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,5 kg

140 cases

105 cases

17º

+5 years

Palomino Fino and PX

Mahogany, bright, pleasant

Round, hints of oak, fruity aroma

Smooth, sweet, harmonious, velvety


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Europallet

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PEDRO XIMÉNEZROMATE

ROMATE WINES

Creamy and velvety, this mahogany coloured

noble wine is very dense and dark. Its smooth

aromatic delicacy with hints of raisins and its flavour

is noted for it sweet persistence.

ROMATE WINES:PEDRO XIMÉNEZ ROMATE

Pedro Ximénez

0,75 L

6

24x15x31

7,6 kg

140 cases

105 cases

18º

+5 years

Pedro Ximénez

Very dense mahogany


Very sweet, pleasing, smooth


Type

Capacity

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Size

Weight of case

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Europallet

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Grape

Colours

Aromas

Flavours

Gastronomy

SPECIAL RESERVES

Type

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Europallet

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Gastronomy

SPECIAL RESERVES MARISMEÑO

Fino

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

8,75 kg

112 cases

80 cases

16º

+4 years

Palomino Fino

Pale gold, bright, transparent

Delicate, harmonious, pungent

Dry and light on the palate with assertive almond tones


REGENTE

Palo Cortado

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

8,75 kg

112 cases

80 cases

20º

+15 years

Palomino Fino

Amber-gold, transparent, bright

Amontillado aromas, dry, pungent, very aromatic, almondy, oak

Reminiscent of Oloroso, fragrant, oak and nuts, smooth, aromatic

Aperitif, appetizers, cheese, Iberian ham, nuts

DON JOSÉ

Oloroso

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

8,75 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+18 years

Palomino Fino

Mahogany, old gold, bright, intense, pleasant

Round, deep, classical nuances of old oak and a nutty finish

Smooth, permanent, full bodied, hints of oak and nuts, “classical”, round

Aged cheeses, nuts, meats, consommé

IBERIA

Cream

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

9 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+8 years


Dark mahogany, dense, bright, pleasant

Round, hints of oak, fruit aromas, persistent

Smooth, sweet, harmonious, velvety, deep

Dessert wine; with pastriespersistente

DUQUESA

Pedro Ximénez

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

9,2 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+8 years

Pedro Ximénez

Dark mahogany, very dense

Smooth, delicate, raisins with hints of oak

Very sweet, unctuous, raisiny, velvety, smooth


NPU

Amontillado

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

8,75 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+30 years

Palomino Fino

Dark amber, transparent, bright

Old Fino sherry, pungent, harmonious, oak, very old

Dry, deep, age, persistent, “old”

Aperitif, appetizers, cured ham, grilled meats, aged cheese, nuts

CARDENAL CISNEROS

Pedro Ximénez

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

9,4 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+15 years

Pedro Ximénez

Mahogany, very dense


Very sweet, velvety, pleasant, smooth, exquisite


AMBROSIA

Moscatel

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

9,4 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+15 years

Moscatel


Smooth, delicate, reminiscent of moscatel grapes

Smooth, very sweet, velvety, raisiny


SPECIAL RESERVES

Dazzlingly pale, dry on the palate and with

almondy aromas, this Fino is the ideal accompaniment

for appetizers and tapas. Its pungent, delicate

fragrance is the result of a long period under the

flor, or yeast layer, following the traditional “Solera y

Criaderas” system.

FINO MARISMEÑO

SPECIAL RESERVES: FINO MARISMEÑO

Fino

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

8,75 kg

112 cases

80 cases

16º

+4 years

Palomino Fino

Pale gold, bright, transparent

Delicate, harmonious, pungent

Dry and light on the palate with assertive almond tones


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AMONTILLADO NPUSPECIAL RESERVES

Dry, smooth, with radiant amber hues. The lasting

fragrance is reminiscent of peanuts. It is made

from a Fino which later undergoes a second ageing

period, but without the yeast layer. The complex

ageing results in one of the finest sherries, a superb

complement to starters, especially those which are

marinated in vinegar.

SPECIAL RESERVES: AMONTILLADO NPU

Amontillado

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

8,75 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+30 years

Palomino Fino

Dark amber, transparent, bright

Old Fino sherry, pungent, harmonious, oak, very old

Dry, deep, age, persistent, “old”

Aperitif, appetizers, cured ham, grilled meats, aged cheese, nuts

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PALO CORTADOREGENTESPECIAL RESERVES

Palomino fino variety offer us this smooth, fragrant

Palo Cortado with gold amber hues. The oak, almond

and nut aromas along with its pungent smoothness

on the mouth make it ideal to serve with cheese, nuts

and Iberic ham.

SPECIAL RESERVES: PALO CORTADO REGENTE

Palo Cortado

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

8,75 kg

112 cases

80 cases

20º

+15 years

Palomino Fino

Amber-gold, transparent, bright

Amontillado aromas, dry, pungent, very aromatic, almondy, oak

Reminiscent of Oloroso, fragrant, oak and nuts, smooth, aromatic

Aperitif, appetizers, cheese, Iberian ham, nuts

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OLOROSODON JOSÉSPECIAL RESERVES

Its dark mahogany tones enclose a heady aroma.

This Oloroso is a perfect wine with auderves and ideal

as a pleasant evening drink. Smooth and seductive,

full bodied and less dry than an Amontillado,

the extensive ageing lends it depth and a perfect

roundness.

SPECIAL RESERVES: OLOROSO DON JOSÉ

Oloroso

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

8,75 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+18 years

Palomino Fino

Mahogany, old gold, bright, intense, pleasant

Round, deep, classical nuances of old oak and a nutty finish

Smooth, permanent, full bodied, hints of oak and nuts, “classical”, round

Aged cheeses, nuts, meats, consommé

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CREAMIBERIASPECIAL RESERVES

Made from Palomino and Pedro Ximénez

grapes, this superb sweet wine is rich and smooth,

with aromatic tones of oak and fragrant fruit. Its

harmonious, stimulating depth makes it a perfect

accompaniment for sweet desserts.

SPECIAL RESERVES: CREAM IBERIA

Cream

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

9 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+8 years

Palomino Fino y PX


Round, hints of oak, fruit aromas, persistent

Smooth, sweet, harmonious, velvety, deep


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PEDRO XIMÉNEZ DUQUESASPECIAL RESERVES

Dark mahogany, dense. Subtle, delicate aromas.

The Pedro Ximénez grapes make this wine sweet

and unctuous on the mouth, while it preserves

elegant notes of oak. Excellent with dessert as an

accompaniment for ice cream, pastries and blue

cheese.

SPECIAL RESERVES: PEDRO XIMÉNEZ DUQUESA

Pedro Ximénez

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

9,2 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+8 years

Pedro Ximénez

Dark mahogany, very dense

Smooth, delicate, raisins with hints of oak

Very sweet, unctuous, raisiny, velvety, smooth


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PEDRO XIMÉNEZ CARDENALCISNEROS

SPECIAL RESERVES

This after-dinner wine par excellence is made

from Pedro Ximénez grapes, harvested when very ripe

and left out in the sun to obtain a higher concentration

of sugar. The result is a delicate, exquisite, dark

coloured wine with a sweet flavour and a velvety

texture.

SPECIAL RESERVES: PEDRO XIMÉNEZ CARDENAL CISNEROS

Pedro Ximénez

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

9,4 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+15 years

Pedro Ximénez

Mahogany, very dense


Very sweet, velvety, pleasant, smooth, exquisite


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MOSCATELAMBROSIASPECIAL RESERVES

Intense mahogany color wine. Reminiscent of moscatel

grapes with aromatic notes of jazmine, orange blossom and

honeysuckle. Lime and grapefruit citric tones. Sweet and

refined on the palete with leaving a final dry and delicate

bitter flavour.

SPECIAL RESERVES: MOSCATEL AMBROSIA

Moscatel

0,75 L

6

24,3x16,5x36

9,4 kg

112 cases

80 cases

18º

+15 years

Moscatel


Smooth, delicate, reminiscent of moscatel grapes

Smooth, very sweet, velvety, raisiny


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OLD & PLUS

AMONTILLADO

0,50 L

3

41,5x20,6x25,3

4,6 kg

50 cases

35 cases

19º

+30 years

Palomino Fino

Dark amber, transparent, intense

Pungent, almondy, nuances of old oak

Dry, deep, persistent, “old”

Aperitifs and auderves, cured ham, grilled meats, aged cheese, nuts

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OLOROSO

0,50 L

3

41,5x20,6x25,3

4,5 k

50 cases

35 cases

20º

+30 years

Palomino Fino

Old mahogany, bright, intense, pleasant

Round, deep, with nuances of old oak and nut aromas

Smooth, lasting, full-bodied, oak and nut aftertastes, “classical”

Aged cheese, nuts, meat, consommés

PEDRO XIMÉNEZ

0,50 L

3

41,5x20,6x25,3

5 kg

50 cases

35 cases

16º

+25 years

Pedro Ximénez

Very dark and dense

Smooth raisin aromas

Very sweet, velvety

Dessert wine, ice creams, pastries, blue cheese

OLD & PLUS

OLD & PLUS

A generoso wine made from Palomino fino grapes.

It is made and aged in oak casks for over thirty years

in line with Jerez’s traditional methods.

It lingers on the sides of the glass, leaving traces of its

elegant, dark amber colours. On the nose and on the

mouth, this wine’s exceptional smoothness and intense

aromas of nuts are its defining characteristics.

AMONTILLADO

OLD & PLUS: AMONTILLADO

Amontillado

0,50 L

3

41,5x20,6x25,3

4,6 kg

50 cases

35 cases

19º

+30 years

Palomino Fino

Dark amber, transparent, intense

Pungent, almondy, nuances of old oak

Dry, deep, persistent, “old”

Aperitifs and auderves, cured ham, grilled meats, aged cheese, nuts

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OLOROSOOLD & PLUS

Palomino fino grapes give birth to a generoso

wine made and aged in oak casks for over thirty years

using the traditional Jerez method.

Dark mahogany, with elegant, heady aromas; this

Oloroso bears the characteristics of the oldest soleras.

On the mouth, it is smooth and velvety.

OLD & PLUS: OLOROSO

Oloroso

0,50 L

3

41,5x20,6x25,3

4,5 kg

50 cases

35 cases

20º

+30 years

Palomino Fino

Old mahogany, bright, intense, pleasant

Round, deep, with nuances of old oak and nut aromas

Smooth, lasting, full-bodied, oak and nut aftertastes, “classical”

Aged cheese, nuts, meat, consommés

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PEDRO XIMÉNEZ

OLD & PLUS

Pedro Ximénez grapes are picked when they

are very ripe and then left out in the sun to attain a

higher sugar concentration.

For over 25 years this wine has been made and aged

in oak casks following the traditional Jerez method.

High density, dark colours, intense raisin aromas and

sweet, velvety flavours define this smooth, complex

wine.

OLD & PLUS: PEDRO XIMÉNEZ

Pedro Ximénez

0,50 L

3

41,5x20,6x25,3

5 kg

50 cases

35 cases

16º

+25 years

Pedro Ximénez

Very dark and dense

Smooth raisin aromas

Very sweet, velvety

Dessert wine, ice creams, pastries, blue cheese

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SHERRY VINEGARSThe same traditional process of steps and ladders used

to make the wines and brandies is employed for the

deep, concentrated Romate sherry vinegar.

Its aroma is pungent and harmonious at the same

time. On the mouth, a touch of acidity contrasts with

the vinegar’s surprising roundness. The gastronomic

possibilities are immense: a few drops of this elixir are

capable of transforming any food into a festival for the

senses.

ROMATE SOLERA


PX ROMATE SOLERA RESERVA


SHERRY VINEGARS

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Solera

0,75 L 0,375 L

6 12

23,5x31x15 26x27x20

7,7 kg 9,6 kg

140 cases -

105 cases 80 cases

7º

+ 1,5 years

Palomino Fino

Dark amber, radiant and transparent

Characteristic, with wine reminders

Acetic acidity, with Oloroso wine reminders, smooth, vevelt

Salad dressings, marinades and practically every dish that calls vinegar

Solera Reserva

0,75 L 0,375 L

6 12

23,5x31x15 26x27x20

7,75 kg 9,7 kg

140 cases -

105 cases 80 cases

8º

+5 years




Acetic acidity, with Oloroso wine reminders, smooth, velvety


Solera Reserva

0,50 L 0,375 L

6 12

14,5x39x21,5 25,5x31,5x19,5

6,7 kg 10,4 kg

170 cases -

130 cases 90 cases

9º

+10 years


Dark mahogany, clean and radiant

Characteristic, intense remin-ders old oloroso

Acetic acidity, very smooth and nice sweet taste, with Oloroso and oak reminders


Solera Reserva

0,25 L

12

21x16x24,5

6,9 kg

-

120 cases

10º

+10 years



Characteristic, intense reminders old oloroso

Acetic acidity, strong, smooth and nice sweet taste, with Oloroso and oak reminders


SHERRY VINEGARS

ROMATE SOLERAROMATE SOLERARESERVA



ROMATE SOLERA

A bright, transparent, amber vinegar. Made from

Palomino grapes and aged for at least a year. Its

aroma has a characteristic winey background. Romate

Solera’s smooth, pleasant, acetic flavours and hints

of Oloroso sherry make it especially recommendable

for salad dressings, marinating and for any dish in

general that requires vinegar.

SHERRY VINEGAR

Solera

0,75 L 0,375 L

6 12

23,5x31x15 26x27x20

7,7 kg 9,6 kg

140 casess -

105 cases 80 cases

7º

+ 1,5 years

Palomino Fino

Dark amber, radiant and transparent Characteristic, with wine reminders Acetic acidity, with Oloroso wine reminders, smooth, velvety Salad dressings, marinades and practically every dish that calls vinegar

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SHERRY VINEGAR: ROMATE SOLERA

ROMATESOLERA RESERVA

Made from Palomino grapes and aged for at

least three years, this vinegar has clean, bright, dark

mahogany colours. Its abundant aromas are light and

acetic, with hints of Oloroso sherry. On the mouth it

is acidic, smooth and velvety, with oak and Oloroso

aftertastes.

Romate Solera Reserva is ideal for marinating, on

salads and in any dishes to which vinegar is added.

SHERRY VINEGAR

SHERRY VINEGAR: ROMATE SOLERA RESERVA

Solera Reserva

0,75 L. 0,375 L.

6 12

23,5x31x15 26x27x20

7,75 kg. 9,7 kg.

140 cases -

105 cases 80 cases

8º

+5 years

Palomino Fino y PX



Acetic acidity, with Oloroso wine reminders, smooth, velvety


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Clean, bright, dark mahogany colours. This

vinegar is made from Palomino (85%) and Pedro

Ximénez (15%) grapes and aged for at least three

years. Its intense, characteristic acetic aromas are

reminiscent of old Oloroso. The smooth, gratifying

flavours include sweet hints with oak and old Oloroso

aftertastes.

This vinegar is exceptional in all types of marinades,

dressings and cooking.


SHERRY VINEGAR

SHERRY VINEGAR: ROMATE PX SOLERA RESERVA

Solera Reserva

0,50 L 0,375 L.

6 12

14,5x39x21,5 25,5x31,5x19,5

6,7 kg. 10,4 kg.

170 cases -

130 cases 90 cases

9º

+10 years




Acetic acidity, very smooth and nice sweet taste, with Oloroso and oak reminders


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Made from Palomino (85%) and Pedro Ximénez

(15%) grapes and aged for a minimum of eight

years, this vinegar has light, abundant aromas. Its

clean, bright, dark mahogany colours are a prelude to

Oloroso and oak fragrances. On the mouth it is acetic,

bold and complex, with pleasantly sweet notes and

an intense Oloroso and oak finish.

Recommendable in marinades, dressings and cuisine

requiring vinegar.

ROMATESOLERA RESERVAFAMILIAR

SHERRY VINEGAR

SHERRY VINEGAR: ROMATE SOLERA FAMILIAR

Solera Reserva

0,25 L.

12

21x16x24,5

6,9 kg.

-

120 cases

10º

+10 years




Acetic acidity, strong, smooth and nice sweet taste, with Oloroso and oak reminders


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BODEGASBOHÓRQUEZ“A Crianza, a Reserva or a Gran Reserva?”

Simply, a wine with the characteristics of our terroir,

from the vintage and an ageing of at least two years in

the barrel and bottle.

Bohórquez is a unique red made using the best

Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes

from our vineyards, located on the Pesquera plateau,

on the Valderramiro slope (at an altitude of 900 metres

above sea level) and on the fertile lowlands of the right

side of the Duero, between Peñafiel and Pesquera. With

limey soil, we have opted for less production but higher

quality grapes, which will be transformed into elegant,

mineral wines.

BOHÓRQUEZ 2003 RESERVA

BOHÓRQUEZ 2004

BOHÓRQUEZ 2005

BOHÓRQUEZ 2003 RESERVA

Round, full-bodied, flavourful, robust. With velvety tannins, firm yet refined, and a long, soft finish. A marked fruity and balsamic character, with a lasting after taste with hints of raisining. That is the Reserva Bohórquez 2003, a vintage in which the conditions were rather severe, with abundant rains and snows in winter, drought and heat waves in the summer and temperatures reaching record-breaking highs.

The altitude of the vines, along with the rocky and calcareous soil, kept the amount of grapes produced to a low and thus the quality was considerably better.

After a qualitative analysis of the crop, a concentrated wine with intense colour was obtained.

39,000 bottles of Bohórquez 2003 and some 500 magnums taken from a specially blended tank were commercialised.

Bohórquez 2003 Reserva is no longer available, with the last 500 bottles being sold as a limited edition.

BOHÓRQUEZ 2003 RESERVACardboard box

Red

0.75 L

6

30.5x16.5x24

8.05 kg

120 boxes

14º

Before commercialisation: 36 months between barrel and bottle

French oak (Nevers) and American oak (Missouri)

80% Tempranillo, 15% Cabernet, 5% Merlot

Intense cherry colour, purple and clean, it moves with elegance in the glass

Good intensity, ripe red and black fruits, aroma of a jam that is transformed on the toast, notes of chocolate and spices

Round, full-bodied, flavourful, robust, complex, with velvety tannins, firm yet refined, with a long, soft finish and a marked fruity and balsamic character. Lasting after taste with hints of raisining

Ideal for accompanying red meat, game and roasts

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Wooden box

Red

0.75 L

3

32.5x10 x 26

5.045 kg

185 boxes

14º

BOHÓRQUEZ 2004

Round, firm yet refined tannins, the red fruits, cherries and raspberries have a strong presence and the light oaky flavour from the barrel offers a sensation of balance. With an after taste of cacao with candied fruit. That is Bohórquez 2004, a year that had a long winter that lasted until March and April, with abnormally low temperatures for this period and a high rate of precipitation over the average for a normal year. Then the weather got back to normal in the second half of May with a progressive and accentuated rise in temperature.

The summer was dry and sunny, and stayed that way until the middle of October, which allowed us to obtain an excellent vintage.

But we still did a great qualitative selection of the grapes, as with every year, in order to create a wine full of perks and take full advantage of the good climatic conditions.

55,000 bottles and some 3000 magnums of Bohórquez 2004 have been commercialised from this vintage.

BOHÓRQUEZ 2004Cardboard box

Red

0.75 L

6

30.5x16.5x24

8.05 kg

120 boxes

14º



85% Tempranillo, 15% Cabernet

Intense garnet colour, clean, it opens up elegantly in the glass

Good intensity, an important presence of red fruits, perfectly integrated with the barrel which adds elegance and touches of cacao and vanilla

Round, firm yet refined tannins, the red fruits, cherries and raspberries have a strong presence and the light oaky flavour from the barrel offers a sensation of balance. With an after taste of cacao and candied fruit. It has a good acidity


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Wooden box

Red

0.75 L

3

32.5x10x26

5.045 kg

185 boxes

14º

Cardboard box

Red

1.5 L

6

34.5x31x21

13.900 kg

63 boxes

14º

Wooden box

Red

1.5 L

1

39.5x12x12.5

3.230 kg

264 boxes

14º.

Wooden box

Red

3 L

1

50x14.5x13.5

6.105 kg

144 boxes

14º

BOHÓRQUEZ 2005

Round, full-bodied. The red fruit jam, cherries and raspberries mix perfectly with the flavour from the barrel, adding elegance. Offers a very pleasant sensation of balance. Long finish with notes of candied fruit, cacao and a good acidity. The Bohórquez 2005 was born in a year that can be described as hot and dry.

In the summer, the temperatures were very high and it barely rained, then luckily in September the contrast between the cold nights and the high daytime temperatures, together with scarce rains and the altitude of our vines, made it possible for us to harvest perfectly mature grapes.

The 2005 vintage has been classified Very Good by the CRDO.

This vintage will be on the market in September 2008, with 58,000 bottles of Bohórquez 2005, 2,800 magnums and 150 double magnums to be commercialised.

BOHÓRQUEZ 2005Cardboard box

Red

0.75 L

6

30.5x16.5x24

8.05 kg

120 boxes

14º



85% Tempranillo, 12% Cabernet, 3% Merlot

High robe, intense colour with ruby elements, very clean

Very good intensity, with an important presence of red fruits, a touch of eucalyptus and notes of toast

Round, full-bodied. The red fruit jam, cherries and raspberries mix perfectly with the flavour from the barrel, adding elegance. Offers a very pleasant sensation of balance. Long finish with notes of candied fruit, cacao and a good acidity


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Wooden box

Red

0.75 L

3

32.5x10x26

4.740 kg

185 boxes

14º

Cardboard box

Red

1.5 L

6

34.5x31x21

13.900 kg

63 boxes

14º

Wooden box

Red

1.5 L

1

39.5x12x12.5

3.230 kg

264 boxes

14º

Wooden box

Red

3 L

1

50x14.5x13.5

6.105 kg

144 boxes

14º

PLEASURES

FINO AMONTILLADO PALO CORTADO OLOROSO CREAM MOSCATELPX

SHERRY WINES: The Sherry “Rainbow”

PLEASURES

A luminous aperitif adorned with the joy of friendship, a table ready for culinary enjoyment or a relaxed conversation after a meal are moments that are enhanced by this firm’s wines and brandies.

Sánchez Romate work for our pleasure. The respect for their origins, the century-old wine-making tradition and painstaking production methods have a single purpose: to satisfy an essential need – the art of living.

Behind the bright yellow tones of a Fino, the velvety texture of an Oloroso, the delicateness of a Pedro Ximénez or the deep, golden mahogany hues of a Cardenal Mendoza, there is an intense desire to please our customers. Pouring one of our wines or brandies into a glass is an invitation to some of our most gratifying emotions.

Sánchez Romate wines and brandies offer us an almost inexplicable sensation of ties to history, to the earth, to a simple and authentic way of life.

BRANDY DE JEREZAs occurs with the finest things that life offers us, the pleasure of Sánchez Romate’s brandies begins with in-depth knowledge – knowing where they come from, understanding how they are made and appreciating how they are enjoyed. Only then can you reach the heart of their personality.

A first approach to brandy defines it as a spirit drink, i.e. an alcoholic beverage made by distilling a raw agricultural product, in this case wine.

The table below shows and compares spiritsbrandy es la única que procede de la uva y, junto con el whisky y el ron, la única que se somete a un periodo de envejecimiento:

NAME DESTILLED FROM AGEING AVERAGE ALCOHOL VOLUME

Brandy Grapes/wine Oak ageing 36º a 41º máximum

Whisky Grains Oak ageing 40º

Rum Sugar cane Aged or unaged 40º máximum

Gin Molasses from beetroot No ageing 40º

Vodka Potato No ageing 40º máximum

Anísette Molasses from beetroot No ageing 35º

Liqueurs Molasses from beetroot No ageing 12º a 15º

BRANDY DE JEREZ:WHAT IT IS AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS

Brandy de Jerez is a brandy made only in the Jerez area, in the south of Spain. Specifically, this area encompasses the towns of Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda.

It is characterized by a unique production and ageing process, different from that of any other brandy. The first step is to select quality white grapes in order to produce clean, fruity white wines, ideal for the next step: a meticulous distillation that yields the typical holandas – wine spirits with little alcohol.

The later ageing process employs the traditional steps and ladders system in oak casks of at least 1000 litres. The casks have been previously treated with sherry wine.

A BRIEF HISTORICAL NOTEThe Arabs, who had settled in Jerez in 711, were the first to introduce distilling techniques to obtain alcohol for perfume. Following the Christian reconquest of the area, culminated by Alfonso X, the Wise in 1264, this activity saw gradual development, although it is not easy to determine exactly when wine spirits were first aged in oak casks to produce the prized brandy.

What is certain is that in the 16th century there was already extensive production activity of wine spirits, as is evidenced by the importance of the “Wine Spirit Duties” in municipal documents from 1580.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, production and exportation to northern European countries was consolidated. Holland was the principal market and from there the brandy was exported almost all around the world. It is no surprise, then, that words such as “brandy” and “holanda” originated there. “Brandy” is the English adaptation of the Dutch term “brandewijn” (burnt wine), while the term “holanda” is surely derived from the name of this country, where most of this business was destined.

In the early 19th century the first English and French merchants began to arrive in Jerez. Along with Spaniards who had sharp commercial instincts, they began to establish the characteristic production and ageing processes of Brandy de Jerez and promote its sale.

LAND AND GRAPESToday, approximately 100,000 hectares of vineyards are devoted to the production of grapes used to make Brandy de Jerez. The main variety used is Airen, which produces a fresh, fruity and low-acid white wine with a high alcohol volume (10.5-13%) – in short, perfect for distilling. Although in lesser quantities, the Palomino grape (the primary sherry grape) is also used.

Average annual grape production reaches 300 million kilos, which is transformed into nearly 250 million litres of wine needed for distilling.

IN THE ORIGIN, THE WINEThe wines used to produce Brandy de Jerez must be wines fit for consumption, made from Palomino and Airen grapes, which yield musts with an alcohol volume of 10.5-13%.

To obtain one litre of brandy, three litres of wine must be distilled. These three litres of wine require four kilos of groups. One could say that to produce a litre of brandy we extract the best of the wine and discard two litres.

Brandy de Jerez is distilled from clean wines, i.e. those which have had the leas (bits of grape skin, seeds, etc.) filtered. This is due to the fact that clean Airen wines already have enough strength to transmit their characteristics to the wine spirit. Most other brandies distil their wines with the leas, in the French style, due to the low strength of the wine.

THE DISTILLATION PROCESSThis is a completely natural and very simple process, with which the desired substances are condensed from a raw material and those which are in detriment to the aroma or flavour are discarded. It basically consists of heating the substance to be distilled (in this case wine) in an appropriate receptacle and condensing the subsequent evaporation through cooling.

To distil Brandy de Jerez, two types of systems are used. The oldest is the traditional pot still, called an “alquitara” (another drawback to the days of Arab domination) in Jerez. It is made of copper, functions discontinuously and requires direct heat, for which fires using holm oak wood are employed. The pot still is used to obtain wine spirits with low alcohol volume (around 65%) – what are known as holandas – of high quality. In fulfilment of the Brandy de Jerez Regulatory Council’s regulations, the brandy must be composed of at least 77% wine spirits.

The other, more modern system employs column stills that function with continuous distillation, which is more efficient. These stills obtain alcohol volumes ranging from 70% to 94.8%.

In any case, the human factor plays an important role in achieving a quality distillation. This process could be regarded as a form of art, as it requires “nose”, controlling the pace of the distillation and experience.

Finally, it is important to point out that Brandy de Jerez does not require double distillation, unlike French cognac, for example. Cognac uses wine with a low volume of alcohol (7-8%). The first distillation yields a liquid with an alcohol volume around 35%; it must then be distilled again to obtain wine spirits with a volume of 85%.

THE WISDOM OF THE CASKSBrandy de Jerez must always be aged in oak casks (called “butts” in Jerez). This process allows a series of reactions to take place naturally, giving the brandy new organoleptic qualities that change its colour, aroma and flavour. Prolonged ageing also makes the brandy smoother on the palate.

The 500-litre oak casks used must be previously treated with sherry; that is to say, they must have contained one of the types of sherry wine for at least three years.

This differentiates Brandy de Jerez from those of the rest of Spain or other countries, where new casks are used. The oak gives that special personality which is appreciated in Brandy de Jerez’s organoleptic properties. These vary, depending on the type of wine that the cask has contained: fino or manzanilla (pale straw colours and very dry), amontillado (darker and dry), dry or sweet oloroso (even darker) or sweet wines such as Pedro Ximénez (very dark and sweet). Thus, the final brandy acquires the colour, aroma and flavour characteristics from that wines that the casks contained. These sherry casks are also used, for the same reasons, to age some of the finest whiskies in Scotland.

American oak casks from the Appalachian Mountains are traditionally used. This wood is less porous than other types of oak but the type of cut permits the wood to transfer just the right amount of its properties to the wines, and later the brandies.

THE “ANGELS’ SHARE”Cask ageing can take place, during the entire process or at the end, with the alcohol volume of final consumption. However, brandy is generally aged with a higher volume (50 to 60%), which allows the ageing process or the extraction of the characteristics from the wood to be more intense.

When the brandy is aged for longer periods of time, the alcohol volume is reduced to a certain extent, mainly due to evaporation. The Jerez climate makes this evaporation more intense, about 7% annually. In the world of brandy this evaporation is called “the angels’ share”

THE “SOLERA Y CRIADERAS” SYSTEM:UNIQUE IN THE WORLD The ageing process employed in Jerez is unique in the world and gives the brandies their special characteristics. It is a complex system called “steps and ladders”.

The traditional system of steps and ladders has been used for centuries in Jerez wine production. Later, the winemakers began to employ it in brandy ageing as well. This method consists of a series of brandy casks, organised by the age of the brandy they contain. The casks that hold the oldest brandy are called soleras (because they are the ones closest to the ground, or suelo). They are followed, in decreasing age, by the first criadera, the second criadera, and so on.

A small amount of brandy is extracted from the solera for bottling; this process is called the saca. The brandy extracted from the solera is replaced with the same amount from the first criadera, which is replaced with brandy from the second criadera, and so on. This procedure, known as the rocío, ensures uniform quality and characteristics for each brand.

One of the advantages of this system is a perfect uniformity of the brandies in the production process and in the final product. In addition, the constant transfer from one cask to another allows for greater aeration and oxidation of the brandies, which results in better ageing.

In the third place, it is important to emphasize that this is an ongoing process in which brandies of different ages are blended. The small amount of solera that goes out for bottling always contains a proportion of very old brandy that can reach sixty years of age. In fact, many soleras date from the 19th century.

Finally, the organoleptic evolution in this system is accentuated and it becomes more complex and interesting. The only drawbacks are the difficulty and cost involved.

Most other brandies are aged using what is known as the static system. The wine spirits are put in a container and allowed to stand for a certain period of time without being moved. Before bottling, a “coupage” is carried out, blending brandies from different containers that contain brandies of varied ages.

CARDENAL MENDOZA BRANDY: THE “SOLERA Y CRIADERAS” SYSTEM A STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

THE THREE CATEGORIES OF BRANDY DE JEREZThe Brandy de Jerez Regulatory Council establishes three types or categories of brandy, defined by their ageing period and their content of volatile substances:

- Solera: aged for a minimum of six months (the average is a year). It must have a volatile substance content of at least 200gr/hl of pure alcohol.

- Solera Reserva: aged for at least a year, although they are generally aged for two. Their volatile substance content must be a minimum of 250gr/hl of pure alcohol.

- Solera Gran Reserva: at least 3 years of ageing, with an average of eight, and a minimum volatile substance content of 300gr/hl of pure alcohol.

Generally, a brandy from a certain category may not go into a superior category by merely ageing for a longer period of time. From the beginning, brandies are produced as one type or another. This is achieved by selecting and distilling the finest wines for superior categories and depending on the proportion of the different wine spirits. In Solera brandies, this proportion is 50% wine spirits and 50% distillates; the Solera Reserva must have a proportion of 75% wine spirits and 25% distillates; and the Solera Gran Reserva must be made from 100% wine spirits.

However, a longer ageing period does not necessarily mean that the brandy is better. What is important is the balance and harmony amongst all its components and the elegance of the final product. Each firm produces their brandies with a certain type in mind, for which they select the corresponding wine, the distillation, the wine spirits, casks, system and frequency within the steps and ladders process, etc. When the brandy is finally bottled, it is done at its optimum age, as decided by the master oenologist.

The following table shows the basic organoleptic differences between the three categories of Brandy de Jerez:

Brandy de Jerez Solera

Brandy de Jerez Solera Reserva

Brandy de Jerez Solera Gran Reserva

Colours Lighter and with more yellow hues, amber.

This brandy’s longer ageing is reflected in darker, less luminous tones than those of a Solera brandy.

The mahogany and iodized hues reveal the longer ageing and a higher concentration of the components

Aroma There are traces of the distillate mixed with light salty notes if it has aged in fino casks, while there are nuances of vanilla and caramel if the ageing has taken place in oloroso casks

The first traces of ketone aromas produced by the longer ageing period; these aromas are sweeter, with hints of roasted coffee.

The concentration is even more evident, giving the wine enormous complexity. If the solera previously contained Pedro Ximénez, the sweeter aromas are greater (hints of carob, pastry oven aromas and chocolate). If the casks are old but in excellent condition, notes of classical antique varnished furniture appear.

Flavours It is drier, and somewhat pungent tannin notes from the wood may still be detected. Less body than the older brandies. Complex flavours, but lighter due to the shorter ageing period.

Somewhat sweeter and heftier; there is less feeling of alcohol because it is more integrated in the rest of the components.

Unctuous and smooth, with some of the sharpness of the oak tannins blended with the smoothness of the oxidative ageing, whether it has been aged in fino or oloroso casks – more likely – or in Pedro Ximénez casks.

BRANDY IN THE BOTTLEIn the bottle, Brandy de Jerez does not improve nor does it deteriorate before it is opened. Once it has been opened, if the bottle is maintained with half of its contents at a relatively high temperature, part of the alcohol evaporates. This also leads to a higher concentration of sugars, so after seven or eight months the brandy can lose part of its flavours.

With a view to qualitative colour, using a decanter is not essential. It is simply an aesthetical question derived from the colour produced by ageing. The iodized, amber, mahogany and gold tones are more luminous thanks to the reflections produced by the crystal.

GUARANTEE OF AUTHETICITYThe Brandy de Jerez Regulatory Council is responsible for guaranteeing the quality and authenticity of the brandies. It also regulates the Designation of Origin and defends the general interests of Brandy de Jerez in Spain and internationally.

A Designation of Origin is given to those food and drink products whose principal characteristics are acquired due to their production in a certain geographical place or area. In the case of Brandy de Jerez, this personality is acquired from being produced and aged in the Jerez de la Frontera area.

Amongst Spanish brandies, only Brandy de Jerez has a Regulatory Council which guarantees its quality. In the rest of the world there are only two more: Cognac and Armagnac, in France.

Only producers and their brands which meet the requirements of the Designation’s Regulations may belong to the Regulatory Council and use the Designation of Origin. The regulations are approved and ratified by several official institutions: the Andalusian Regional Government, the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and the European Union.

CONSUMING BRANDY DE JEREZThe perfect time to consume Brandy de Jerez – neat, in its purest form – is after a meal. Yet the truth is, and what is recommended, is that the best time to consume this brandy is when you fancy it.

Brandy is best consumed in a snifter, which is made of fine, transparent crystal or glass. It has enough space between the bottom of the glass and the base for our fingers. Moreover, its shape adapts to the palm of our hand; the heat which our hands give off helps bring the brandy to its ideal temperature, between 17º and 18ºC.

Another alternative is a sherry glass, used in Jerez wineries. These are ideal of wine sybarites, as the smaller size of this glass means that the brandy inside moves less and thus evaporates and oxidates less. We can thus notice the alcohol less and the better perceive the complexity of the distillate and the solera.

In a snifter we should serve only the amount of brandy so that, if we incline the glass horizontally, the brandy will not spill out. The best thing to do is serve a small quantity and fill the glass as many times as necessary, always in small quantities.

Once the brandy has been poured, the glass should be left to stand for four or five minutes, while swirling it gently to enjoy the colour and aromas. It is a ritual similar to that performed with old wines so that they can breathe before consumption.

In addition to consuming it neat, Brandy de Jerez can be consumed on ice, with soft drinks or as part of a cocktail. It is a question of taste, and the brandy will never lose its personality. For example, serving brandy on ice makes it last longer while maintaining the brandy’s characteristics. It is a great discovery for those who prefer cold drinks on ice.

Brandy’s versatility makes it especially recommendable to be consumed in mixed drinks with coke, orangeade and with chocolate-flavoured milk, amongst other delightful blends. In many parts of the world it is popular to consume brandy with soda water on ice. In Spain it is traditional to add a little brandy to hot coffee. In cocktail-making, Brandy de Jerez’s assertive personality makes it a key ingredient in many delicious cocktails.

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1995International Wine Challenge

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The International Wine and Spirits Competition

Silver Medal La Sacristía Romate Cream La Sacristía de Romate Pedro XiménezBronze Medal La Sacristía de Romate Oloroso La Sacristiíta de Romate Amontillado


Gold Medal Cardenal Cisneros Pedro XiménezSilver Medal N.P.U. AmontilladoSpecial Mention Don Jose Oloroso Tesco Superior Manzanilla


Silver Medal Tesco Finest Amontillado Tesco Pale AmontilladoSpecial Mention Tesco Superior Manzanilla Tesco Pale Amontillado Tesco Superior Palo Cortado Tesco Solera Rich Cream

Sumiller 2000

First Prize Manzanilla Viva La Pepa

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2001Andalusian Regional Government

Diploma Premio Alas (for their oustanding business career in international markets)

Les Olympiades Du vin

Bronze Medal Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real Cardenal Cisneros Reservas Especiales

International Wine Challenge

Silver Medal Tesco Finest AmontilladoBronze Medal PX Duquesa Tesco Superior Manzanilla Tesco Superior Oloroso Tesco Superior Palo CortadoSpecial Mention Tesco Solera Rich Cream

Challenge International Du vin 2001 de Blay (Francia)

Silver Medal Cream La Sacristía RomateBronze Medal PX Cardenal Cisneros

2002International Spirits Challenge

Silver Medal Uno en Mil Solera Gran Reserva

International Wine ChallengeGold Medal Cream La Sacristía de RomateSilver Medal Oloroso La Sacristía de Romate PX. La Sacristía de RomateBronze Medal PX. Cardenal CisnerosSpecial Mention Moscatel Ambrosia Amontillado La Sacristía de Romate

2003Challenge International du Vin

Gold Medal Moscatel Ambrosia Reservas Especiales China Wine and Spirits CompetitionGold Medal Amontillado NPU Reservas Especiales Cardenal Cisneros Reservas EspecialesSilver Medal Oloroso Don José Reservas Especiales Palo Cortado Regente Reservas Especiales

2004International Spirits Challenge

Silver Medal Cardenal Mendoza Carta RealSpecial Mention Brandy de Jerez Uno en Mil

International Wine & Spirits Competition

Silver Medal Cardenal Mendoza Carta RealSpecial Mention Uno en Mil Brandy de Jerez

International Wine Competition (Philadelphia, Pensilvania, USA)

Gold Medal Fino Marismeño Reservas Especiales Moscatel Ambrosia Reservas EspecialesBronze Medal Amontillado La Sacristía de Romate

International Wine Competition (San Francisco, USA)

Gold Medal Oloroso Romate Pedro Ximenez Cardenal Cisneros Reservas EspecialesSilver Medal Amontillado Romate Oloroso Don José Reservas Especiales Palo Cortado Regente Reservas Especiales Cream Iberia Reservas EspecialesBronze Medal Manzanilla Romate Fino Marismeño Reservas Especiales Cream Romate


Silver Medal Moscatel Ambrosia Reservas EspecialesBronze Medal Pedro Ximénez Cardenal Cisneros Reservas EspecialesSpecial Mention Amontillado NPU Reservas Especiales Cream Iberia Reservas Especiales Pedro Ximénez La Sacristía de Romate

2005San Francisco International Wine Competition

Bronze Medal Cream Romate


Gold Medal Moscatel Ambrosia Reservas EspecialesSilver Medal Amontillado N.P.U. Reservas Especiales Cream The Wine SocietyBronze Medal Amontillado Maribel The Wine Society Oloroso Viejo Dulce The Wine Society Pedro Ximénez Duquesa Reservas EspecialesSpecial Mention Oloroso Don José Reservas Especiales

Les Citadelles du vin

Gold Medal Moscatel Ambrosia Reservas Especiales Pedro Ximénez Duquesa

Challenge International du Vin

Bronze Medal Brandy de Jerez Uno en Mil Palo Cortado Regente Reservas Especiales Pedro Ximénez Duquesa Reservas Especiales

Japan Wine Challenge

Silver Medal Amontillado N.P.U. Reservas Especiales

2006Internationale Spirituosen Wettbewerb

Brandy of the year Cardenal Mendoza Solera Gran ReservaGold Medal Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real

Der Grosse Internationale Weinpreis

Gold Medal Cream Iberia Reservas Especiales

2007Challege International du Vin

Gold Medal Amontillado N.P.U. Reservas Especiales Pedro Ximénez Duquesa Reservas Especiales

Wein plus.com

Certificate of Excellence Fino Marismeño Reservas Especiales

VI Certamen Internacional Habano Sommelier (La Habana)

Gold Medal Blend of the Havanan “Romeo y Julieta” and Cardenal Mendoza

2008International Wine Challege

Gold Medal Moscatel Ambrosia Reservas EspecialesSilver Medal Pedro Ximénez Duquesa Reservas Especiales Amontillado NPU Fino Marismeño Reservas EspecialesSpecial Mention Oloroso Don José Reservas Especiales Oloroso Celestino

San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winners Cardenal Mendoza NPU

Beverage Testing InstituteGold Medal Cardenal Mendoza S.G.R. (Rated 94 puntos: Exceptional)

Spain Most Beautiful Wines in Holand 2008Special Mention Pedro Ximénez Cardenal Cisneros

International Spirits ChallengeSilver Medal Cardenal Mendoza Carta Real

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