Gonzalez Byass

González Byass is one of Spain’s most celebrated sherry and brandy houses, founded in 1835 in Jerez de la Frontera by Manuel María González Angel and English merchant Robert Blake Byass. The flagship Tío Pepe Fino is the world’s best-selling fino sherry — bone dry, saline, and nutty from extended flor aging under the warm Jerez sun. The portfolio spans Manzanilla, Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, and the prestige Lepanto Brandy de Jerez aged in Oloroso solera casks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is González Byass best known for?

Tío Pepe Fino Sherry — the world’s best-selling fino, bone dry and saline from extended flor aging in Jerez. Founded 1835, one of Spain’s oldest continuously operating sherry producers.

What is flor aging and why does it matter for fino sherry?

Flor is a film of yeast that naturally forms on the surface of fino and Manzanilla sherries during aging, protecting the wine from oxidation and contributing its characteristic saline, almond, and dry chamomile character. Tío Pepe is aged under continuous flor — producing the pure, bone-dry, and distinctively nutty profile it’s known for globally.

Does González Byass produce brandy?

Yes — Lepanto Brandy de Jerez, aged using the traditional Oloroso solera system in Jerez. One of Spain’s most acclaimed brandies, producing a richer, more complex character than most French-style brandies at comparable price points.