Lustau Vermut Red Vermouth

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

“An interesting newcomer to the U.S. market, the base of this vermouth is rich, nutty Sherry—80% amontillado and 20% Pedro Ximenez, to be precise. It has a coffee-brown hue and a bright dried-herb scent. The palate wows with sticky toffee, dried apricot, orange peel and cocoa. Ideal for adding complexity to drinks featuring dark spirits.” - 92 PTS., KARA NEWMAN, WINE ENTHUSIAST (12/2015)

IMPORTER NOTES:

OVERVIEW: "A perfect blend of two wines each aged individually in the traditional, authentic Jerez ‘Solera y Criaderas’: An Amontillado, dry and nutty, with character. A Pedro Ximénez, sweet, intense and velvety."

TASTING: “Mahogany in 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. Serve between 7-9ºC /44-48ºF on the rocks and garnish it with an orange peel. The perfect apéritif if accompanied with olives, nuts or any snacks.”

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: “Bodegas Lustau combines tradition and innovation as the global standard bearer for high quality sherries. Bodegas Lustau was founded in 1896 by José Luis-Berdejo, a man with a modest upbringing as a court clerk. He and his son cultivated the land known as ‘Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza’ and started exporting Sherry in 1950. The winery joined the Caballero spirits group in 1990, and this gave them the resources to expand and relocate to a central Jerez location, and develop into the iconic producer they are today.”