Gran Duque d'Alba Oro 750ml
Description: | Founded in 1877 by two British brothers-in-law, Alexander Williams and Arthur. Humbert, Willams & Humbert signature brands are Dry Sack Sherry, Gran Duque De Alba Brandy, and Dos Maderas Rum. Over the years, the company has grown to more than 1,200 acres of vineyards in Jerez and to include the largest bodega in Europe, with capacity for 60,000 casks of sherry and brandy. Gran Duque DAlba was first launched in 1945 and named for the Great Duke of Alba, Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, an important historic history responsible for ennobling the House of Alba. Today, Gran Duque DAlba is known for exceptional brandies made in the traditional Solera method. Production Area. Sherry, Spain in the Brandy de Jerez Solera Grand Reserva Especial appelation. Brandy de Jerez is one of only three regions in the world to be given specific appellation for brandy. Vinification. Aged for an average of 25 years, in American oak casks that previously held Palo Cortado Sherry, in the traditional system of Criaderas y Solera. Color. Old mahogany with ebony highlights. Bouquet. Intense nose with notes of vanilla. Taste. Lavishly complex with a velvety, long, creamy finish. Alcohol. 40%. Serving Suggestions. Serve in a thin snifter at room temperature. Region Description. \"Oro\" refers to a Tequila that is gold or caramel in color and can be generally applied to a vast number of Tequilas that are un-aged and blended with extracts to resemble aged Tequila. |
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Price: | $ 145.99 |
Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Haskell's
Address: |
81 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 United States |
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Telephone (toll-free): | 800-486-2434 |
Telephone (regular): | 612-342-2437 |
Fax: | 612-342-2440 |
First added to 1000 Corks on April 4, 2022.