Description
Perfect as a versatile ingredient in classic and innovative cocktails, the Lustau Red Vermouth also shines when enjoyed on its own, served over ice with a twist of orange. Its complexity and depth make it an excellent aperitif, stimulating the appetite and setting the stage for a delightful culinary experience.Highlights
A perfect blend of two wines (Amontillado and Pedro Ximenez) each aged individually with the traditional “Solera y Criaderas” system, unique from Jerez. The Amontillado is dry and nutty, with character. The Pedro Ximénez is sweet, intense, and velvety.
Perfect as a versatile ingredient in classic and innovative cocktails, the Lustau Red Vermouth also shines when enjoyed on its own, served over ice with a twist of orange. Its complexity and depth make it an excellent aperitif, stimulating the appetite and setting the stage for a delightful culinary experience.
The Lustau Red Vermouth presents a mesmerizing deep mahogany color, inviting you to delve into its aromatic and flavorful depths. On the nose, this vermouth offers a complex and enticing bouquet, showcasing a blend of traditional botanicals like wormwood, gentian, and coriander, along with unique additions such as orange peel and cinnamon. These aromatics are perfectly complemented by the nutty and rich base of Amontillado and Pedro Ximénez sherries, creating a distinctive and harmonious profile.
Upon tasting, the Lustau Red Vermouth reveals a delightful interplay of sweet and bitter flavors. The palate experiences a rich and velvety texture, with the sweetness of the Pedro Ximénez sherry balanced by the dryness and complexity of the Amontillado. The botanicals impart a subtle bitterness and an array of flavors including citrus, spice, and a hint of herbal notes, leading to a long, satisfying finish.
- Region: Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
- Varietal: Palomino, Pedro Ximenez
- Producer: Lustau
- Tasting Notes: Red mahogany color with reddish hues. Sweet aromas of ripe fruit mingle with hints of citrus fruit and herbaceous notes, over a smoked wood base. On the palate, it is flavorsome, velvety, and balanced. A bitter finish, with a delicate and distinctive nutty aftertaste.
- Pairings: Manchego Cheese Gran Reserva, Roasted Marcona Almonds, Picos Camperos, Sliced Jamón Pata Negra, Lomo Ibérico de Bellota, Chorizo Ibérico de Bellota, Salchichón Ibérico de Bellota, Spanish hard cheese.
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