Lepanto Brandy

Lepanto is named to commemorate the 16th century naval battle where Spain defeated the Ottoman fleet. Lepanto is victorious as well in the battle of premium brandies. The refined taste and rich character of Lepanto selections match the rich and colorful history of their Spanish homeland.

Founded in 1835 by Manuel Maria Gonzalez Angel, this firm has steadily grown in importance and prestige for over 150 years, producing some of Spain's finest sherries and brandies.

The Solera of Lepanto Brandy de Jerez was established in 1896. Today, Lepanto is the only existing Solera Gran Reserva produced from Palomino grapes in three different styles - Lepanto, Lepanto OV and Lepanto PX - all aged for a minimum of fifteen years in the Solera system.

Lepanto is produced from Palomino grapes frown in the Gonzalez Byass vineyards located in the best areas of Jerez. Grapes are picked early to obtain high acidity and an alcoholic level between 10-12% volume. The wines are distilled in two 25-hectoliter alembic pot stills of the Charentais type. The spirit is twice distilled, a process that lasts 10 hours, requiring constant attention and great expertise to ensure the "holandas" acquire the perfect characteristics and quality required for Lepanto. Lepanto's quality is best appreciated when served in a balloon brandy glass at room temperature. Satisfyingly complex and dry, it is ideal at the end of a good meal or whenever the occasion calls or the unhurried enjoyment of a first class drink.