Carlos III Solera Reserva
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As a fully matured Solera Reserva spirit, it is bottled at its peak and does not improve with bottle age. It is ready to enjoy upon release and will remain stable indefinitely if kept in a cool, upright position.
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Aged Manchego cheese, dark chocolate truffles, and roasted nuts.
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Hailing from the historic cellars of Osborne in El Puerto de Santa María, Andalucia, Carlos III is a distinguished Brandy de Jerez Solera Reserva. Founded in 1772 by Thomas Osborne, the house of Osborne is one of Spain's oldest and most prestigious producers, famously symbolized by the iconic silhouette of the Osborne bull. Named in honor of King Charles III of Spain, who reigned during the golden age of Spanish spirits, this brandy is crafted from selected wine distillates and aged through the traditional Solera y Criaderas system. It matures in seasoned American oak casks that previously held Sherry, imparting a warm amber hue, complex aromas of dried figs, toasted oak, and subtle cocoa, alongside a smooth, balanced palate that reflects centuries of Andalusian heritage.
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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.