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Red · Medium-sweet

Vermut Rojo Ardanche

Bodegas y Destilerías Vidal

Castellón , España

4.8 /10

Vermutpedia Score: 4.8/10

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Overall impression

Vermut Rojo Ardanche is the sole vermouth reference under the Ardanche brand at DIA, sold as «Vermut rojo Ardanche 75 cl» according to dia.es. Made in the Valencian Community by Bodegas y Destilerías Vidal S.L. — Pol. Industrial El Mijares, Almazora (Castellón) — a family business whose origins trace to 1899 per bodegasvidal.com. DIA Corporate presents it as vermouth formulated with four generations of know-how: purely Mediterranean in character, with a personality of its own, distinct from the Artesano Vidal range (El Artesano, Selección, Gran Artesano) from the same house. 15% vol., 75 cl bottle, indicative price €2.99 (€3.99/litre) on the online listing. Legal designation Vermut. For Vermutpedia, it represents DIA private-label vermouth backed by an established Castellón producer: accessible, Mediterranean, designed for everyday aperitivo without gourmet pretensions. No other Ardanche vermouth styles exist (white, reserve); the Viña Ardanche brand sells D.O. Navarra wines separately.

Nose and palate

DIA Corporate describes a vermouth that combines the essence of wine with a balanced proportion of herbs and spices, with acidic freshness, a touch of bitterness and light sweetness that invites another sip — official DIA communication. Nutritional data on dia.es confirms a semisweet profile: 15 g carbohydrates and 13.1 g sugars per 100 ml, 143 kcal/100 ml. On the nose, aromatic herbs and Mediterranean nuances are expected, without the complexity of Vidal's premium artisan vermouths. On the palate, moderate sweetness and restrained bitterness, light texture and a direct finish. Compared with Vermouth Artesano Vidal from the same winery — greater botanical work and artisan positioning — Ardanche is more functional and economical. Compared with litre-format red vermouths from other chains, the 75 cl format suits couple consumption or a short aperitivo. For palates seeking accessible Mediterranean vermouth with a verified producer, it delivers what dia.es and diacorporate.com document.

How to serve it

DIA Corporate recommends tasting it neat, on ice or in good company, and suggests pairings with aged cheeses, select charcuterie, nuts, pickles and preserves — official chain guidance. Serve cold in a wide glass with ice and an orange slice for an informal Mediterranean aperitivo. Also works in Americanos or simple mixed drinks where a semisweet red at a modest price is wanted. The 75 cl format is practical for one or two rounds without committing to a litre. No balloon glass or elaborate garnish required: this is social, terrace vermouth. Once opened, store sealed in a cool place, protected from light. For Vermutpedia, Ardanche is DIA vermouth for a cold aperitivo on ice, neat or with cheese and charcuterie pairings per official DIA Corporate recommendations.

Production context

Producer: Bodegas y Destilerías Vidal S.L., Almazora (Castellón); origins in 1899 per bodegasvidal.com. Distribution: Ardanche brand exclusive to DIA. Legal designation Vermut; 15% vol.; 75 cl bottle. Responsible party on dia.es listing: Bodegas y Destilarías Vidal S.L., Pol. Industrial El Mijares, C/ Valencia 16, 12550 Almazora. Nutritional information per 100 ml: 597 kJ / 143 kcal, 15 g carbohydrates (13.1 g sugars), 0.1 g fat, 0.1 g protein, 0.01 g salt. Contains alcohol; sulphites listed among Vermutpedia allergens. Indicative price €2.99/75 cl on dia.es. Sole vermouth reference of the Ardanche brand; distinct from Viña Ardanche wines (D.O. Navarra). For Vermutpedia, Vermut Rojo Ardanche sums up DIA's Mediterranean vermouth: Vidal as maker, Castellón as origin, 15% vol., 75 cl, with verifiable listings on dia.es and diacorporate.com.

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