In 1887, the Sánchez Romate family began to make a brandy for private consumption. Its quality soon led to growing fame and the winery decided to market it under the name Cardenal Mendoza. The first Cardinal Mendoza to whom our brandy refers was D. Pedro González de Mendoza (1423-1495), a central historical figure in 15th century Spain. As advisor to the Catholic Monarchs, he had the complete confidence of Queen Isabel, intervening decisively in supporting the first voyage of Christopher Columbus and playing a decisive role in the unification of Spain.

Cardenal Mendoza Clásico is a Solera Gran Reserva brandy made from a selection of the best holandas de alquitaras, which are aged using the traditional system of soleras and criaderas. The set of Cardenal Mendoza casks, previously vinified in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez, is one of the largest systems of soleras and criaderas in Jerez de la Frontera dedicated to the aging of a Solera Gran Reserva brandy. With its size, exceptional quality and correct average aging of fifteen years are guaranteed.