D.O. such as “Cognac”, ‘Armagnac’ or “Brandy de Jerez” guarantee its authenticity and quality
European brandy stands out for its regional diversity, tradition and unique production methods. Emblematic regions such as Cognac and Armagnac in France or Jerez and Penedès in Spain bring their own styles defined by climate, grape varieties and distillation and aging techniques.
In France:
Cognac ages in French oak barrels and is distilled twice in copper stills, achieving elegant and refined profiles with notes of white fruits, flowers, vanilla and a touch of mild spices.
Armagnac, more robust and expressive, brings nuances of dried fruits, plums, toasted wood and spices, with a richer texture in the mouth.
In Spain:
Brandy de Jerez uses the soleras and criaderas system in casks that previously contained sherry wines, contributing intense notes of dried fruits, caramel, cocoa, wood and sweet spices. Its sensory profile is characterized by a balance between sweetness, acidity and bitterness, with a long, warm finish.
In the Penedès, brandy tends to present more fruity, floral and almond notes, with a fresh and rounded style.
The grape varieties, such as ugni blanc in France and airén or palomino in Spain, together with the type of barrel used, define the personality of each brandy, offering complex and differentiated sensory profiles.
Respect for appellations of origin, such as Cognac, Armagnac or Brandy de Jerez, guarantees the authenticity and quality of these distillates, making European brandy a beverage of great richness, tradition and character.
Available ages: from 6 months to 20 YO. Consult for other ages.
