Uncle Pepe on the Branch: at last!
As every spring for the past sixteen years, Tío Pepe en Rama returns, that wine that delights lovers of fino and that reminds us every year why Jerez is unique in the world.
It's the purest and most authentic version of Tío Pepe, a wine without filters or embellishment, just as it comes from the cask. And although we all know Tío Pepe from the neon sign in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, this unfiltered fino goes far beyond that: it's a celebration of life, the land, and tradition.
A fine wine that is born with spring
The selection takes place precisely when the flor is at its peak, that layer of yeast that covers the wine and gives it its unique character. It all happens at Bodega de la Constancia, in the heart of Jerez, where Antonio Flores, the master craftsman behind this wine, and his daughter Silvia, also a winemaker, select the best casks, using entirely traditional methods, to bottle the finest wine.
What's so special about Tío Pepe en Rama 2025?
This year, 92 carefully selected casks have been chosen, containing wines made from grapes grown in the finest vineyards, Macharnudo and Carrascal. These wines, combined, boast over 190 years of history. That's no small feat.
After an autumn with hints of spring and a mild winter, the veil of flower has been in top form. The result? A fino full of life, with great intensity and unique nuances that can only be achieved with patience and tradition.
The soul of Jerez bottled
Tío Pepe en Rama is not just a wine; it's a cultural icon. Year after year it accumulates awards and accolades worldwide, and continues to be a benchmark of what Andalusian and Jerez viticulture has to offer.
As always, the label is updated with each bottling. In 2025, gold and green tones dominate the design, with nods to old Jerez labels and grapevine motifs. Just one more detail that demonstrates how González Byass pays attention to every last detail.
What does Tío Pepe en Rama taste like?
Visually, it's a pale gold fino with the natural haze from the flor. On the nose, it's an explosion of aromas: chalk, salt, iodine, lemon, chamomile, dried fruit, and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it's fresh, dry, and flavorful, with its characteristic salinity and a very elegant bitterness that makes it incredibly long.
It's a gastronomic wine, perfect for tapas, a special meal, or simply for leisurely enjoyment. It's unfiltered and unclarified, as was done in the past, giving it a wild, almost untamed character.
Tío Pepe en Rama is pure life. And Antonio Flores, its creator, remains its best guardian.
