APEROL IS SO LAST YEAR

Vermouth, the new aperitif

Vermouth has, as does the rest of bitter-sweet aperitifs, the aim of opening up the appetite. 

Vermouth, the new aperitif drink

Aperol is a bitter alcohol drink from Italy that is often drunk as an ‘Aperitivo’. However, on its own it is not genuinely nice and usually has to be topped up with a sweeter-style Prosecco to be enjoyable.  At only 11% alcohol it also seems a bit expensive, so why are they not pouring us 120ml instead of the normally scant 60mls. I think those Italians are having a right-old-lend of us.​

On the other hand, 'Vermut’, as they call it in Spain is another fortified drink, but no two recipes will be the same. Made by wineries using wine as the base and different botanicals & spices, Vermouth has been regaining ground in recent years and Australians have been embracing this aperitif as their drink of choice.

The stuff they have been serving for centuries is now becoming quite the trend in Sydney, as it can be drunk on its own, it comes in white & red, can be used as a mixer in cocktails, is a perfect pairing for nibbles, it’s has more alcohol than Aperol, and finally, it’s cheaper and you get more of it.

So next time you’re think of buying Aperol, why not try a Spanish Vermouth instead?

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El Bandarra Vermut Blanco Buy Wines

El Bandarra Vermut Blanco

Regular price $57.00 Free shipping in Sydney Metropolitan Area
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El Bandarra Vermut Blanco 1000ml

Tasting: In Catalan a ‘Bandarra’ is the name for a complete scoundrel, a person with no scruples at all! This delicious white vermouth is rich, honeyed and bittersweet, bitter wormwood and herbs, crisp acidity and faint orange marmalade.

Bodega: Martí Serdà

Region: Penedès

Grape: Macabeo, Xarel.lo

Aging: Old oak

Vintage: N/A

Alcohol: 15%

Closure: Cork

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El Bandarra Vermut Rojo Buy Wines

El Bandarra Vermut Rojo

Regular price $66.00 Free shipping in Sydney Metropolitan Area
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El Bandarra Vermut Rojo 1000ml

Tasting: In Catalan a ‘Bandarra’ is the name for a complete scoundrel, a person with no scruples at all! This vermouth of the same name has a little more integrity however, liquorice and citrus notes on the nose, with a palate of cinnamon, citrus, chamomile and bitter orange.

Bodega: Martí Serdà

Region: Penedès

Grape: Garnacha

Aging: Old oak

Vintage: N/A

Alcohol: 15%

Closure: Cork

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Especialitats Mas dels Fares Vermut 500ml Buy Wines

Mas dels Fares Vermut 500ml

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Mas dels Fares Vermut 500ml

Tasting: Supple and delicate red and black berries, silky mouthfeel, Mediterranean herbs with bitter wormwood.

Bodega: Vinícola del Priorat

Region: Priorat

Grape: Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo

Aging: Old French oak

Vintage: N/A

Alcohol: 15%

Closure: Cork

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Vermut Lacuesta Blanco Buy Wines

Vermut Lacuesta Blanco

Regular price $48.00 Free shipping in Sydney Metropolitan Area
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Vermut Lacuesta Blanco

Tasting: Pale yellow colour. Nose it is full of subtle flowery aromas as chamomile and mint. On the palate it is smooth, refined, with a very pleasant suggestion of liquorice, cinnamon, ginger and sweet vanilla. Nice aromatic expression characterised by the bitterness of wormwood and artemisia.

Bodega: Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta

Region: Rioja

Grape: Twenty plants and herbs are used in cold maceration to produce this white vermouth.

Aging: Old French oak

Vintage: 7 months 

Alcohol: 15%

Closure: Screw


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Vermut Lacuesta Extra Dry Blanco

Regular price $51.00 Free shipping in Sydney Metropolitan Area
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Vermut Lacuesta Extra Dry Blanco 750ml

Tasting: Pale yellow color. The nose shows soft flower aromas, chamomile, mint and sweet vanilla. The palate is smooth, with a very nice touch of licorice, cinnamon, ginger, bitterness, wormwood and artemisia. Very dry and persistent end.

Bodega: Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta

Region: La Rioja

Grape: Twenty plants and herbs are used in cold maceration to produce this white vermouth.

Aging: Old French oak

Vintage: NV

Alcohol: 15%

Closure: Screw


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Vermut Lacuesta Rojo Buy Wines

Vermut Lacuesta Rojo

Regular price $44.00 Free shipping in Sydney Metropolitan Area
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Lacuesta Vermut Rojo

Tasting: Rich and vibrant red vermouth, sweet caramel, dense red fruit, and bittering herbs.

Bodega: Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta

Region: La Rioja

Grape: Viura

Aging: Old French oak

Vintage: N/A

Alcohol: 15%

Closure: Cork


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