Buy Vermouth or Vermú
The Vermouth or Vermú is a liquor macerated with various herbs and spices, among which stands out prominently the ajenjo, which is a herbaceous plant that contains a bitter principle that gives it this characteristic flavor.
The Vermouth or Vermú is a typically European-cut wine, with a genuine aroma and flavor, which It is mainly consumed to accompany snacks and cocktails.
The Italians went there by the year 1876 they started producing it in their country and selling it in neighboring France.
We can identify two large groups of Vermú. The Vermú red , sweet in taste, intensely amber and Italian in color and the Vermú white something drier, with higher alcoholic graduation, straw colored, and of French origin.
The Vermús, in general, are composed of extracts of herbs, roots, spices and flowers. All these are mixed with alcohol in a container called tamburro which is given two turns a day for several weeks
The products added to this drink are very diverse. Roots such as aleo, gentian, ginger, angelic and camo juice. Fruits such as vanilla, nutmeg coriander, cardamom, aniseed and orange. Leaves of plants like the ejenjo, dictamo, marjoram, hyssop, camedrio, sage and lemon balm. Barks such as quina, pomegranate and cinnamon and flowers such as saffron, lúcule, clove and chamomile.
A good vermú must not be too bitter, or scented, nor have a Excessive alcoholic graduation, since the correct mixture of wines from various sources is a very important aspect for its correct elaboration.
Varieties of Vermú
We also find in the market Vermús quinados of alcoholic graduation over the 16º, they are more musical's bitter, but more appreciated by customers understood, with a content in sugars around 19º and deep red. The dry or dry verms have an alcoholic graduation of 18.5º, the sugars do not exceed 3.5% of their weight and are colored lighter straw.
Another variety of Vermú Bitter is the vermú American , product of the evolution of consumer tastes and fashions. In addition, quina, gentian, angelic and rhubarb are involved in its elaboration, which are typical bitter ingredients
The vermú rosé , with a mild flavor, delicate perfume, pink color and elaborated with wines of first selection and quality.
Usually the Vermú alone, but it is also taken mixed with sodas and / or crushed ice, it is a drink that is taken very cold.