Vecchia Romagna Etichetta Nera, 70cl bottle, 38 ABV

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NOSE: The aroma is sweet with fragrances ranging from vanilla to crisp scents with a liquorice base note. PALATE: A bold taste with a delicate pungency, well-balanced emotions and a stewed plum aftertaste that blends into a dry and citrusy orange zest finish. Most recently, it’s enjoying something of a resurgence in cocktails, whether a brandy Alexander or sidecar, as younger drinkers discover its flavour credentials. At the more premium end of the scale is Hafner 15-Year-Old XO Brandy from Austrian producer House of Hafner. Made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Merlot grapes, this Austrian brandy is amber in colour and rich in taste, aged for 13 years in oak barrels.

With a history spanning over two centuries, Vecchia Romagna stands as an emblem of Italian excellence in the brandy industry. It’s refreshing, light and sweet with aromas of bakewell tart and marzipan, not dissimilar to a Pedro Ximénez sherry, and is aged for 20 years. It’s sourced from the island of Samos in the North Aegean, just off the coast of Turkey, and comes in a beautiful blue box.There's French oak barriques, Slavonian oak casks and barrels which previously held Italian red wine. Over the years, Vecchia Romagna has not just retained its legacy but has also evolved, innovating its offerings and packaging to cater to the contemporary connoisseur. Over time, the brandy acquires its amber hue and complex bouquet of aromas – from fruity notes to hints of spices and wood. Elegant and complex, this French brandy from Marks is aged for five years to serve up rich and fruity flavours, featuring a touch of vanilla and boasting a silky-smooth finish. As part of the Finest range – a tried-and-trusted marque of quality – the five-year-aged XO Brandy from Tesco hits the nail on the head with dried fruit aromas, smooth and mellow flavours, and oak undertones.

This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch! As part of a new wave of producers experimenting with straight-up brandies, Ebisu – inspired by the god of good luck from Japanese culture – is a plum wine that’s pickled with brandy. It’s smooth and balanced on the palate, made from blending over 300 eaux-de-vie ranging from 10- to 37-year-old, creating a soft and velvety finish. The brandy's ageing process, another crucial aspect of its production, takes place in oak barrels, allowing the spirit to mature and develop a deeper character.A great-value mid-ranger, Vecchia Romagna Riserva Tre Botti 1820 has been aged in three different barrels to deliver richness and intensity on the palate, featuring refined notes of oak and toasted walnuts, plus hints of tropical fruits. A blend of brandy, aged for at least five years, and Armagnac, aged for 10 years, The Best Napoleon Brandy is deep, complex and very rich.

Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it is against the law to supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years. Yet, at its core, the brand remains steadfast in its commitment to quality, tradition, and the timeless art of Italian distillation.He adds: “Given that brandy is almost always made from wine grapes, many expressions offer rich, fruity flavours, enhanced and given extra complexity by ageing in oak barrels – in the finest examples, often for decades. You can’t talk about brandies without mentioning Rémy Martin, the esteemed French producer famed for prestigious cognacs. year old brandy from the famous Vecchia Romagna brand, which is one of the most popular spirits brands in Italy.

From the heart of sunny central Italy where the premium Trebbiano grapes grow, Vecchia Romagna is distilled according to traditional methods and aged in oak casks for over three years. Floral and rich, with notes of dark chocolate with orange peel, this Greek brandy offers a twist on the traditional drink.It was here, amid the verdant vineyards, that Vecchia Romagna began its journey, distilling brandy that would soon become the pride of the nation. This is a rare 1970s bottling of Vecchia Romagna's Etichetta Bianca brandy, complete with the distinctive smiling fellow with hair made of grapes on the label. Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox!