MEDITERRANEAN CHARM
The making and selling of vermouth in Catalonia, has been documented since the second half of the nineteenth century. At that time, the export of wine and local brandies from the area around Tarragona was really taking off and parallel to this positive industrial and commercial climate, vermouth was able to take root there as a new wine product.
Our Padró & Co. Rojo Clásico is a tribute to the vermouth which was sold originally from wine cellars or enjoyed religiously every Sunday at noon. We want to evoke those herby and slightly medicinal aromas which can transport you back, even now, to the atmosphere inside those local bars and cafés.
The base wine is made with Macabeo and Xarello grapes from the Padró family’s own vines. After the first winter, we add our special red vermouth herb formula to make a base coupage which we then leave to rest and evolve in barrels from between nine and twelve months. These barrels originally contained sherry, after which they were used for a time to transport wine and we have now adapted them for vermouth storage.
TASTING NOTE
Aromas of sweet spices, cinnamon and clove, in particular, as well as tones of candied fruits.
Mouth: A creamy and fresh palate followed by memories of slightly bitter
Mediterranean herbs.
ENJOY
Neat and chilled, on the rocks, with a small wedge of orange or mixed into a world class cocktail.
18% ALC VOL
Contains approx 10.65 std drinks