Gonzalez Byass Vermouth La Copa Blanco Extra Seco

Detailed Description

Gonz√°lez Byass has relaunched a historic brand of vermouth, La Copa. With a base of Fino sherry, this extra-dry vermouth is built around the original 19th-century recipe. We can’t wait to see the cocktails you lot can make with this…

Gonzalez Byass Vermouth La Copa Blanco Extra Seco Tasting Notes

Nose: Herbaceous notes are balanced with sweet red fruits, alongside slightly savoury balsamic notes.

Palate: The palate is a balance between wild herbs and red fruits, with hints of savoury balsamic.

Finish: Rich and smooth.

Distillery Information

It was in Spain in 1835 when Manuel Mar√≠a Gonz√°lez √Ångel founded Gonz√°lez Byass, dedicating himself to the world of sherry wine. It was his uncle, Jos√© √Ångel who educated Manuel about Fino wines, which is why his name was given to the winery‚Äôs foundational solera, ‚ÄúSolera del T√≠o Pepe‚Äù (T√≠o Pepe translates to Uncle Joe). In 1844, the first barrels of T√≠o Pepe were shipped over to the UK, after Manuel partnered up with his English agent Robert Blake Byass. The partnership between the families continued until 1988, when the Byass family withdrew from the business. It wasn‚Äôt just sherry that they were innovating. The family also influenced the introduction of the polo game in Spain, the first grass tennis court within the winery, and the installation of the first electric lighting and running water. Today, it is run by the 5th generation of the Gonz√°lez family, direct descendants of Manuel. It was his son, Manuel Mar√≠a Gonz√°lez Gordon, who wrote one of the most important books on sherry wine, titled ‚ÄúJerez, Xerez, Sherish‚Äù. Some consider it to be the ‚ÄòSherry Bible‚Äô. Gonz√°lez Byass remains one of Spain’s most well-known sherry bodegas.