Gran Reserva "Hidalgo 200"

Wine information: Bodegas Hildalgo - La Gitana, located in Sanlucar de Barrameda, was established in 1792 and this family owned and run business is now in its sixth generation and thriving. Brandy de Jerez, Sherry Brandy, comes exclusively from the Sherry District. Gran Reserva "Hidalgo 200" comes from a base brandy that formed this particular ‘solera’ originated from the cellars of one of the members of the Hidalgo family where it had been kept under lock and key for two generations without being touched. The production is limited and was bottled for the first time on the occasion of Bodegas Hildago's bicentenary. The production and ageing of the Sherry Brandy follows the traditional methods of the region. The brandy is obtained from grape distillate and then aged in butts of American oak for several years. The casks have previously been used in the ageing of Cream and Oloroso Sherries, which ensure that the brandy gains exceptional smoothness with ageing. The ageing system used is known as the Solera system,(fractional blending) which consists of a continuous mix of young brandies with older ones resulting in a brandy of consistent quality. Gran Reserva "Hidalgo 200" is a clear mahogany colour. The nose is aromatic, full, rich with notes of almonds, spices and mellow oaky notes. The palate is dry, delicate, smooth and very complex with vanilla, dried fruit and walnut flavours. The finish is very long. Savour at the end of a meal or with a Cuban cigar.

 
     

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