Escudero Artoiz VERMOUTH Gran Reserva 12 years 750 ml

The Escudero Conde de Artoiz is an exceptional Spanish red vermouth from the renowned Rioja region. Thanks to traditional production and 12 years of ageing, it develops a deep, complex aroma that will delight lovers of fine vermouths. 

This red vermouth is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and a taste experience for discerning connoisseurs.

Grape varieties: 100% Garnacha hand-picked

Classification: Vermouth

Origin: Rioja baja, Spain

Made from selected Grenache grapes, this Gran Reserva Wermuth was awarded 92 points by the renowned Guia Penin - a seal of quality that underlines its excellence. 

The red Wrmuth Conde de Artoiz presents itself in a dark ruby red and unfolds beguiling notes of ripe red berries, dried herbs and fine spices in the glass. The long, full-bodied finish rounds off this delight perfectly.

Award: 92 out of 100 points from the renowned Guia Penin Spain's best-known and most important wine guide. It is the work of the Spanish wine critic José Peñín.

Production / vinification: The wine matures for 24 months in American and French barrels. It then matures for the remaining years in the depot.

For the production of this traditional vermouth, an original recipe was rescued that was already used by the grandfather in 1950 and which contains more than 40 different indigenous plants from the Moncayo and the Pyrenees. These include thyme, rosemary, etc.
25% of the vermouth is made from passivated grapes to give it sweetness, complexity and body.

Description: Very fruity aromas with a lot of complexity; notes of honey and cinnamon, undergrowth, thyme, rosemary and a pleasant finish of dried nuts. Perfect balance between the gentle bitterness of absinthe and the sweetness of ripe fruit. On the palate, it is elegant, fresh, with a slight bitterness and a light sweetness with a harmonious and balanced finish.

Recommendation: With starters at the beginning of the meal or at the end of the meal. Naturally a delicious drink as a cocktail.
It is advisable to take it cold at 6°-7°C with ice and a slice of orange or lemon.

Bodegas Escudero is a traditional family business from the Rioja baja region, driven by a long-standing passion for wine and olive oil. For generations, the Escudero family has dedicated itself to cultivating vines and olive trees to create quality products that reflect the flavors and traditions of this unique region.

The company's history is characterized by constant development and the pursuit of new goals. From humble beginnings, Bodegas Escudero has grown into a renowned winery that is now recognized nationally and internationally for its award-winning wines and high-quality olive oils. 

Alcohol content: 17,0 vol%

Allergen information: Contains sulphites