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Tximista Bianco Vermouth

Name: Tximista Bianco Vermouth
Brand: Tximista
SKU: 50765
Price: 27.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 50765 750 mL

Tximista Blanco Vermouth is a unique type of vermouth made with 100% Getariako Txakoli Wine from the Hondarrabi Zuri grape variety. It is the world's first and only vermouth crafted exclusively from this wine. The name "Tximista" comes from the Basque word for lightning, reflecting the inspiration behind this exceptional vermouth.

$27.99/ Single Bottle

$167.94/ Case of 6

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ABV

15.00%

Country

Spain

Producer

Tximista

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Staff Pick Notes

Most people who are at all familiar with Basque beverages will likely know either the region's famously funky ciders or the highly energetic table wines known as Txakoli (red, white, and rose). But what the world didn't know, until now, was Basque Vermouth. Tximista, Basque for "lightning" is truly a bolt of energy and unique from its peers, be they Spanish, French, or Italian. Using white Txakoli wine as its base and fortified with local grape pomace brandy, there is a lift of acidity here you won't find in other vermouth styles. Drink on the rocks with a splash of soda and a peel of citrus, or do the right thing and mix a martini with 2 parts Spanish gin to 1 part Tximista and a dash of orange bitters.

- JA

Glossary

Spain

Central to the Spanish winemaking philosophy is the belief that wine should be released only when it is ready to be consumed, and not a moment before. Spanish wine law focuses squarely on this issue: the terms Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva are highly regulated indicators of the amount of time a wine has aged prior to its release. In Rioja, Navarra, and the Ribera del Duero (which have the most stringent requirements) red Crianzas must be aged a minimum of two years; Reservas, at least three...