Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva
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As a fully matured, wood-aged spirit, Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva is bottled at its peak complexity and does not improve with bottle age. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable for many years, though it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years after opening to preserve its delicate aromatics.
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Aged Manchego cheese, dark chocolate desserts, and roasted almonds or hazelnuts.
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Carlos I Solera Gran Reserva is a legendary Brandy de Jerez, crafted by the historic house of Osborne in Andalucia, Spain. Its origins trace back to 1889 when a cellar master discovered forgotten casks of grape distillate in a corner of a Jerez cellar, finding that time and the seasoned oak had transformed the liquid into a spirit of unparalleled smoothness. Distilled from select Airen grapes using traditional copper alquitaras, this brandy is aged through the dynamic Solera y Criaderas system in El Puerto de Santa Maria. The casks used are historic American oak butts previously seasoned with premium Amontillado and Oloroso sherries. This meticulous aging process imparts a deep amber hue and a complex aromatic profile of vanilla, cocoa, roasted almonds, and subtle hints of dried fruits, embodying the rich winemaking heritage of the Marco de Jerez.
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Founded in 1772 by English merchant Thomas Osborne Mann in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain, Grupo Osborne is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine and spirits houses in the Iberian Peninsula. While deeply rooted in the Sherry Triangle of Andalusia, Spain, the house also boasts a historic legacy in Portugal's Douro Valley and Vila Nova de Gaia, crafting exceptional Port wines alongside their legendary Sherries. Osborne's production philosophy centers on meticulous aging, utilizing the traditional dynamic solera system for their Sherries in Spain and classic lodge maturation for their Ports in Portugal. Their highly acclaimed portfolio ranges from rare, decades-old Sherries like the Venerable Pedro Ximénez 30YO and Bailén Oloroso to elegant, structured Ports including aged Tawnies, Late Bottled Vintages, and classic Rubies.