Who doesn't enjoy Vermouth?

Essentially, vermouth is a wine macerated with herbs and spices. The tradition of vermouths is mainly European, with the most famous being red or Italian vermouths, and white or French vermouths. But its history goes much further and, depending on how one wants to delve into different theories and legends, we can even go back to ancient Greece. There, it is said, the famous doctor Hippocrates, created the first vermouth in history, macerating wormwood flowers in wine.

Something like this was what, already in the Middle Ages, It began to be known as herbal wine or Hippocratic wine.. This was consumed and popularized in a fairly sustained way for a few centuries until, in the 19th century, it was produced in a more industrial way.

Among the ingredients with which wine is usually macerated to obtain vermouth, we can mainly find wormwood. In fact, The name vermouth comes from the German word wermut, which means wormwood in the Teutonic language. But, in addition to this, there are many botanicals and other spices that can be part of this tasty liquor, with some recipes having dozens of ingredients.

Here we leave you our Lustau vermouths, our favorite brand in Vermouths made in Spain.

Because Made in Spain is Quality

A perfect blend of two wines in the traditional and genuine Solera and Criaderas system: An Amontillado, dry and with character. A Pedro Ximénez, sweet, intense and velvety. Wormwood, gentian and orange peel stand out among the more than 10 spices and aromatic plants carefully chosen for the production of Sherry Vermouth. Lustau has recovered the Jerez tradition of making a vermouth in which local wine is the true protagonist. Garnished with a slice of orange and ice, you will enjoy one of the best vermouths in the world. Pair it with tapas and appetizers.

Lustau white vermouth is made from a Fino and a Muscat, which has subsequently been macerated with herbs such as gentian, chamomile, marjoram and wormwood. It is a citrus, floral and herbaceous vermouth, with a pleasant initial sweetness, which ends with a bitter and dry touch, giving priority to yeast notes and memories of Sherry Fino. Recommended to serve in a wide glass with ice and an olive. Pair it with tapas and appetizers.

Made with Fino wine, Moscatel and Tintilla de Rota. They are what make up the base of this attractive and delicate vermouth. With floral and herbaceous notes. Aromas of wild strawberries, orange blossom and pastry, accompanied by almond notes. In the mouth, spicy and herbaceous notes give way to a pleasant sweetness that leaves a soft and silky sensation. Recommended to serve in a wide glass with ice and a slice of pink grapefruit. Pair it with tapas and appetizers.

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