Conde Osborne Solera Gran Reserva Cristal
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As a fully matured Solera Gran Reserva brandy, it is bottled at its peak of complexity and does not require further bottle aging. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional character for decades after opening when stored in a cool, dark place.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature cheeses such as aged Manchego, and traditional Spanish almond turron.
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Hailing from the historic cellars of Osborne in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Andalucia, Conde de Osborne Solera Gran Reserva is a masterpiece of Spanish brandy-making. Founded in 1772 by Thomas Osborne Mann, the house of Osborne is one of Spain's oldest and most prestigious wine and spirit producers, famously symbolized by the iconic silhouette of the Osborne Bull. This exceptional brandy is crafted from spirits distilled from Airen grapes, known as holandas, and aged through the traditional Solera y Criaderas system. It spends over a decade maturing in American oak casks that previously held rich, sweet Pedro Ximenez sherry. This long sleep in the coastal microclimate of the Sherry Triangle infuses the brandy with deep mahogany hues, complex aromas of roasted nuts, dried figs, and sweet spices, and an incredibly smooth, velvety finish. Its legacy is further elevated by its historical association with the legendary surrealist artist Salvador Dali, who designed the iconic bottle shape in 1964.
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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.