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Matured for more than

15 years

in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez barrels

Discover the world's most appreciated Jerez brandy since 1887.

Cardenal Mendoza Clásico is an exceptional Brandy de Jerez, aged for an average of 15 years in casks previously seasoned with Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherries.

It has a rounded, clean, elegant, and vinous aroma. Its size guarantees exceptional quality and a proper average aging of fifteen years for Cardenal Mendoza Clásico Brandy.

Appearance : It is luminous, transparent, and dark mahogany.

On the nose: It has a rounded, clean, elegant, and vinous aroma.

On the palate: It has personality, a harmony of nuances, and a profound reminiscence of raisins and plums. Enjoy it neat or with others.

In 1887, the Sánchez Romate family began producing a brandy for private consumption. Its quality quickly led to growing renown, and the winery decided to market it under the name Cardenal Mendoza. The first Cardinal Mendoza to whom our brandy refers was Don Pedro González de Mendoza (1423-1495), a central historical figure in 15th-century Spain. As an advisor to the Catholic Monarchs, he enjoyed the complete trust of Queen Isabella, playing a decisive role in supporting Christopher Columbus’s first voyage and in the unification of Spain.

One of the largest soleras in Jerez, the size of this solera guarantees proper aging for an average of fifteen years and exceptional quality.

How to enjoy

Enjoy Cardenal Mendoza Clásico pure, on the rocks or combined in a cocktail.

Cardenal Mendoza
& Espresso

Cardenal Mendoza
& Cola

Cardenal Mendoza
& Chocolate

There are many ways to perfectly pair a glass of Cardenal Mendoza, whether to enhance the brandy’s sweetness or to highlight its notes of oak and toasted nuts. We recommend pairing it with chocolate with over 60% cocoa.