Bodegas Sandeman

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Don Fino: A superior fino Sherry. Pale yellow straw colour, with shades of green and gold; b right and clear. Very pungent nose from long maturing under Flor. Light, fresh and delicate. Very dry finish. Should be served cold, as an aperitif or with "topas", and also with fish and shellfish. Time recommended for consumption: 18 months ' (once opened, keep it in the fridge 1 week

Dry Don: Today ORIGINAL DRY DON is a delightfully dry wine with just a hint of sweetness: an amontillado especially aged to be served chilled, on ice, or Spritzz! it with a splash of soda. The rich, yet mellow and Jull flavours, make slightly chilled ORIGINAL DRY DON a great partner to pates, smoked meats, quiche lorraine or creamy cheeses

Character: A distinctive amontillado Sherry, amber in colour. Deep and aromatic nose. Round and slightly sweet. Harmonious and mellow. To be served cold or at room temperature, as an aperitif or to accompany pate or quche lorraine. Time recommended for consumption: 24 months (8 weeks once opened).

Armada Cream: A traditional oloroso Sherry with a dark mahogany colour and a dense, syrupy appearance. Full bodied. Very smooth and velvety, with a long aftertaste. Can be served in a tall glass with ice, but also at room temperature with dessert, pastries and ice creams. Time recommended for consumption: 36 months (6 months once opened)

Rare Fino: Very special casks - that exhibit the classic Fino characteristics - are handpicked by the Cellarmaster and bottled in limited quantities of 1.500 bottles twice a year. Rare Fino is a unique and traditional Fino Sherry, with a golden colour, complex, full aromas and intense flavours derived from ageing under "flor". Serve chilled as a white wine, on its own or as a match to smoked fish

Royal Esmeralda V.O.S.: It is a dry Amontillado, drawn from the Solera 1894. A superb example of one of the most striking Sherry styles. It has a dark amber colour with golden shades, and a complex nose, where the punqeni notes of the oriqinal fino wines were gradually softened over the years, creating a deeper, more fragrant wine. On the palate it is clean and Jull, dry yet very smooth and light. International Dry Fortified Wine Trophy over 10 £ by the Decanter World Wine Awards 2008

Royal Corregidor V.O.S.: It is a traditional Oloroso, drawn from one of the most famous soleras of this type of wines. It has an appealing mahogany colour and a deep, complex aroma, where the intense raisin notes of the Pedro Ximenez sweet wines combine with the smoothness typical of the very old Olorosos. It is extraordinarly rich to the palate, velvety in the mouth and has an extremely long aftertaste where all its aromatic complexity comes back, in innuendoes that involve all the senses. Best Sweet Sherry by the New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2008

Royal Ambrosante V.O.S.: It is a rare, pure Pedro Ximenez. Its dark, opaque mahogany colour, and deep raisin aromas speak about its long ageing and the traditionally sun-dried Pedro Ximenez grapes. It is both smooth and sweet in the mouth, and yet full and vigorous. Balanced to perfection, its apparent density advances a most pleasing, complex and very long aftertaste.

Capa Negra: Solera Reserva Brandy. Only the purest alcohols distilled from wines are chosen for this superb Brandy, to be blended with very old Gran Reservas from Sandeman's reputed soleras.

Capa Real: Solera Gran Reserva. Derived from a careful selection of the wines that guarantee a most fine Brandy, smoothed by the long maturation in oak casks. lts long ageing with the traditional "criaderas and soleras" system gives this brandy a superbous bouquet and a soft taste.