Cueva Nueva, Vermut

A super traditional "Vermut de Reus" with a personal twist to nail the desired flavor and aromatic profile. White grapes are from partner vineyards in Tarragona (DO Terra Alta and DO Montsant), mainly Garnacha Blanca, but also Airen. From there, wine is aromatized with a blend of 88 botanicals—everything from wormwood and rosemary to orange peel, gentian root, cinnamon, clove, and plenty of native Mediterranean herbs. It then gets fortified with a neutral grain-based spirit and added sugars. Production of this Vermut comes from a bodega in Tarragona that’s been using the same techniques for over 70 years, keeping things really true to tradition. The vermut ages in 100% French oak barrels, with a small amount of aged vermut, following the Solera system for some added complexity. The goal of this project was to produce something ultra old-school but with a fresh feel, taste, and high-quality ingredients. Can be served classically on the rocks (with a green olive and orange slice) and even incorporated into a Negroni.