La Copa Vermouth

Description

... relying on fine Spanish sherry for the wine component and aromatized with such classic ingredients as wormwood, cinnamon, cinchona bark and orange. Medium sweet, it's richer than the big brands and yet, to my taste, more sippable on its own (preferably on the rocks) than even top-notch Italian brand Carpano Antica Formula, which costs more than twice the price. The layered experience delivers notes of cola, raisin, ginger, leather and roasted nuts and the texture is smooth. Try it in a Manhattan cocktail ... Score - 96. (Beppi Crosariol, theglobeandmail.com, July 5, 2017)

Tasting Notes

This is the Canadian debut of this new (to this century) Red Vermouth. Crafted from a recipe that dates back to 1884, this uses wines sourced from Pedro Ximenez and Olorosso soleras. These wines are blended and flavoured with wormwood, savory, clove, orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, angelic root and cinchona bark. This is a real treat with impressive and complex flavours plus a gentle sweetness on the palate. Served chilled or over ice, this will be brilliant in your favourite cocktail. (Vintages panel, July 2016)

Tags

Fortified Wine, Fortified Wines, S - Sweet, Sweet, Vermouth, Wine