La Madre - Vermouth, rose Strawberry Touch, 15% vol., Spain

In the glass, it`s light with a pinkish hue, and the aroma reveals a distinct strawberry note, paired with vermouth and fresh herbs. A subtle sweetness leads to a liqueur-like note on the palate, yet with a refreshing bitterness. Vermouth is experiencing a major comeback, especially in the trendy bars of Barcelona. It`s no wonder, then, that La Madre vermouth, reminiscent of cherry, citrus peel, and black berries, comes from the Terra Alta region, not far from Barcelona. It`s a small start-up; production quantities are still very limited, but the love of nature and wine, the sense of freedom and lifestyle that the vermouth craze seems to bring, is united in this product with the passion of producer Josep Castillo. More than 24 herbs are macerated, and their aromas are extracted with alcohol. Strawberry extract from dried strawberries is a key ingredient. The macerate is filtered and aged in wooden barrels. The herbal mixture is blended with wine and fortified with alcohol.