Lacuesta Vermut remains to this day, the only vermouth originating from Haro, the heart of the La Rioja wine region. Since its founding in 1895 the bodega has been busy creating unforgettable wines and aperitifs.
Our vermouth, hand-made by Martínez Lacuesta since 1937, is held to be one of the finest aperitifs. The “botanicals” (in Italian language called “Conzia”), or herbal extracts (herbs and aromatic plants cold-macerated in white wine) are first aged in American oak barrels and then added to the white base wine along with sugar, citric acid, caramel and alcohol.
On the nose it is highly aromatic, evoking the macerated herbs used: vanilla, chamomile, gentian and others. In the mouth it is a perfect balance between bitterness, sweetness and acidity with a long finish.
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As a special complement to the traditional production method for our vermouth, which uses cold-pressed natural aromatic herbs and plants for the white wine base, we have added a brief period of ageing, during which the vermouth matures beautifully in new French oak barrels from Allier, medium-toasted or Acacia barrels. The result is this bitter, aromatic and intensely coloured vermouth, recalling traditional vermouth with its dark-roasted undertones and unique flavour. Ideal as an aperitif, it is best served cold and accompanied by a slice of orange and an olive.
Each year in June the finest French oak barrels are reserved to lengthen the aging of our vermouth to 14 months. Iodinated mahogany color , the nose has notes of chocolate , raisins and cherry liqueur . It Rioja , vinous , with aromas of menthol and oak character. The palate is silky , sweet and very balanced, with notes of cherry and a bitter end. To enjoy it as an aperitif , please cocktail glass without ice in very cold and served with orange zest and olive. You can , too, tasted like dessert wine in presenting to accompany a cup candied sweet.
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