Lepanto Solera Gran Reserva 12 Anos, Brandy de Jerez 36%

Description

Lepanto Solera Gran Reserva 12 Anos is a Brandy de Jerez produced by Sherry producer Gonzalez Byass. Lepanto is unusual in that it is the only Brandy de Jerez produced exclusively from the Palomino Fino grape variety; most are produced from the Airen grape variety.

Lepanto Brandy by Gonzalez Byass

The origins of Gonzalez Byass can be traced back to 1835, when Manuel María González Angel was subsequently joined by his English agent Robert Blake Byass. The Byass family withdrew from the company in 1998, and the company is owned and run by the 4th and 5th generations of the González family. Since then, Gonzalez Byass have been at the forefront of Sherry production and their Tio Pepe brand became world-famous when it introduced its sombrero and guitar label in 1935.

Lepanto Spanish Brandy stands as the crown jewel of Brandy de Jerez—a testament to centuries of uncompromising craftsmanship. Each bottle draws inspiration from the legendary designs of the Royal Glass Factory of La Granja, embodying an artisanal heritage that flows seamlessly from one generation to the next.

Made from 100% Palomino Grapes

As mentioned above, Lepanto Brandy is the only Brandy de Jerez made from 100% Palomino grapes grown in the Jerez region. After vinification ,the wine is then double distilled in two Armagnac ‘Charentais’ or “pot” stills, which produce a fuller, richer spirit than column stills. Only the central part or heart of the alcohol spirit produced, discarding the heads and tails known as Holanda, is used. This is the purest and best quality spirit.

Lepanto Solera Gran Reserva 12 Anos Production

• Initial Ageing: Lepanto Solera Gran Reserva 12 Años is aged for the first 9 years in 600-litre American oak casks previously used for ageing Tio Pepe Fino Sherry.
• Secondary Ageing: After the initial 9 years, the brandy is aged for an additional 3 years in the traditional “Criaderas and Solera” system, using barrels previously used for ageing 30-year-old Oloroso Matusalem.
• Ageing System: The “Criaderas and Solera” system involves fractional ageing to ensure consistency and quality.
• Average Age: The final Spanish brandy has an average age of 12 years.
• Classification: Bottled as a Solera Gran Reserva.
• Master Distiller: Luis Trillo Gutierrez, with over 25 years of experience, oversees each stage of the maturation and blending process.
• Alcohol Content: Bottled at 36% ABV.