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Gonzales Byass

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Historic Spanish winery and group based in Jerez de la Frontera, known for producing sherry, brandy and for reviving the vermouth La Copa, made from Jerez wines and selected botanicals.
Jerez vermouth sherry and fortified wines Brandy de Jerez historic spirits producer wine producer and group
Producer range

Producer range Gonzales Byass

Spirit categories

Jerez vermouth sherry and fortified wines Brandy de Jerez historic spirits producer wine producer and group

Representative products

Vermouth La Copa (La Copa Rojo, La Copa Extra Seco) Tío Pepe (Fino) Fundador (Brandy de Jerez)

Raw materials

Palomino grape Jerez wines (Fino, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez) botanicals: ajenjo (wormwood), clove, orange peel, cinnamon, chamomile, raspberry

Casks and ageing vessels

American oak barrels (600 L)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

For vermouths like La Copa, wines from Jerez sourced from soleras (Fino, Cream/Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez) are blended and macerated with selected botanicals. For wines and brandies the traditional solera system is used and aging takes place in American oak barrels.

Ageing

Solera system; aging in American oak barrels for wines and brandies.

Producer history Gonzales Byass

Founded in Jerez de la Frontera in 1835 by Manuel María González, the company remained family-run for generations. Over time it established itself as one of the leading names in the Jerez region, developing iconic brands such as Tío Pepe and expanding its portfolio with brandy and spirits. The company has recovered historic recipes from its archive, including the vermouth La Copa.

Production philosophy

To enhance the local territory and its raw materials through traditional practices (such as the solera system), artisanal care and attention to sustainability and the identity of individual brands, bringing the excellence of Jerez to international markets.

Territory

Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), the Sherry area of Andalusia; albariza soils and the Palomino variety underlie the company's sherry specialties.

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