Staff Pick

Valdespino Vermouth

Name: Valdespino Vermouth
Brand: Valdespino
SKU: 44780
Price: 24.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 44780 750 mL

Part of the repetoire of this bodega dating back to the 19th Century, the vermouth has finally been branded and bottled for the States. A deft blending of oloroso and moscatel as a base, is infused with various plants, botanicals and spices before finally being aged in casks that previously held oloroso sherry. A great addition to the category.

$24.96/ Single Bottle

$299.52/ Case of 12

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ABV

15.00%

Country

Spain

Region

Jerez

Producer

Valdespino

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Staff Pick Notes

If run-of-the-mill vermouth is on your shopping list, pick another one. This is the exact opposite. The aromas on this are a bomb of dried herbs including thyme, oregano and rosemary. The palate shows a delicate and balanced sweetness accompanied by citrus and nutty flavors. Guest cameos include clove, chamomile, and wormwood. Where is all of this coming from?! How can so much be packed into this small bottle?! Let's start with the producer. The venerable sherry house Valdespino is behind this elixir and the base is a blend of Oloroso (my favorite!) and Moscatel, with a carefully chosen profile of various plant extracts. Fruit, flowers, herbs, and spices intermingle so well that this star shines brightly on its own. Just add ice and enjoy.

- BLR

About the Producer

Jerez, Spain The origins of this historic bodega date back to 1264 when Don Alfonso Valdespino was one of 24 Knights responsible for expelling the Moors from Jerez. As a reward for his efforts the king gave him land grants in the city of Jerez and thus began Bodegas Valdespino. The heart of Valdespino is its vineyards. They are the only sherry house to make single vineyard wines. The vineyard,...

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Jerez

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