Padró & Co. Rojo Clásico is a classic red vermouth from Catalonia, Spain, made from the Padró family's own Macabeo and Xarel·lo grapes and rested nine to twelve months in former sherry barrels, bottled at 36 proof (18% ABV).
The making and selling of vermouth in Catalonia has been documented since the second half of the 19th century, when the wines and brandies of the Tarragona area were thriving. Rojo Clásico is Padró & Co.'s tribute to the vermouth once sold straight from wine cellars and enjoyed religiously every Sunday at noon, evoking the herby, slightly medicinal aromas of those local bars and cafés.
The base wine is made from Macabeo and Xarel·lo grapes grown on the family's own vines. After the first winter, the winery adds its special red vermouth herb formula, then leaves the blend to rest and evolve for nine to twelve months in barrels that first held sherry and later carried wine.
Aromas of sweet spices, especially cinnamon and clove, mingle with candied fruit on the nose. The palate is creamy and fresh, followed by memories of slightly bitter Mediterranean herbs.
Serve Rojo Clásico the Spanish way at la hora del vermut: over ice in a wine glass or tumbler, with an orange slice and a green olive, alongside potato chips, anchovies, olives and cured ham. Top it with a splash of soda for a lighter aperitif. It is also a superb red vermouth for cocktails: stir it into a Negroni, a Manhattan, a Boulevardier or an Americano, where its spice and candied fruit add depth. Keep the bottle in the refrigerator after opening and enjoy it within a few weeks. The ornate gold-patterned bottle makes it a beautiful gift for aperitivo lovers, home bartenders and fans of Spanish food and wine.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Cinnamon, clove, candied fruit.
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Palate: Creamy and fresh.
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Finish: Slightly bitter Mediterranean herbs.
Specifications
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Producer: Padró & Co., Catalonia, Spain
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Grapes: Macabeo and Xarel·lo from the family's vines
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Aging: 9 to 12 months in former sherry barrels
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Style: Red vermouth
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Proof / ABV: 36 proof (18% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it over ice with an orange slice and an olive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grapes are used?
Macabeo and Xarel·lo from the Padró family's own vines.
How is it aged?
Nine to twelve months in barrels that once held sherry.
Should I refrigerate it?
Yes, after opening.
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