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Vermut Goyesco Ámbar

Delgado Zuleta

Sanlúcar de Barrameda , España

90 Peñín External reference

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Overall impression

Vermut Goyesco Ámbar is the elder sibling of the Goyesco line from Bodega Delgado Zuleta — the oldest bodega in the Marco de Jerez, with documented origins since 1719 — which, after the success of the pioneering manzanilla vermouth, shifts protagonism to amontillado, the great traditional wine of the Marco. According to the official shop, it starts from a selection of house amontillados, made through the criadera and solera system in American oak butts with 100% palomino, in which natural plant extracts inspired by the virgin nature of Doñana macerate separately: rosemary, pennyroyal, wormwood, gentian, vanilla, bitter orange peel, sage and others. Amber vermouth at 17% vol., 75 cl bottle. Awards: 94 points Catavinum World Wine Competition 2024, gold medal International Wine Awards 2023, 92.46 points Guía Wine Up! 2023, 90 points Guía Peñín 2023. For Vermutpedia, Goyesco Ámbar defines Sanluqueño vermouth on oxidative wine: deeper, more spiced and more structured than white on flor, with Atlantic-Andalusian identity and historic bodega soul.

Nose and palate

Pending evaluation.

How to serve it

Delgado Zuleta places Goyesco Ámbar as vermouth that shines at aperitif: thanks to the structure that old amontillado confers, it stands out especially with very mature and blue cheeses, according to the bodega. Its complexity makes it a safe bet in cocktails, above all in combinations that stimulate appetite. Serve very cold, between 6 and 8 °C, in a wine glass or low tumbler; also alone, without ice that would dilute the hazelnut character, to appreciate the oxidative base. Pairs with ibérico ham, anchovies, mojama and toasted dried fruit — tapas that dialogue with noble wood and almond notes. Not vermouth for those seeking flor lightness: it shines where depth and elegant bitterness are needed. For cocktails, it brings body and spices to Bamboo, dry Martini or author aperitifs with Andalusian profile. Coherent with Sanluqueña Delgado Zuleta tradition and the Goyesco range.

Production context

Bodega Delgado Zuleta makes Vermut Goyesco Ámbar in Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz): vermouth on selection of house amontillados, criadera and solera system in American oak butts, 100% palomino, separate maceration of natural extracts inspired by Doñana and Cádiz bay. 17% vol., 75 cl. Second expression of the Goyesco range, alongside white on La Goya manzanilla and the Solera 1744 cask. Notable awards: gold medal International Wine Awards 2022 and 2023, 92.54 points Guía Wine Up! 2022, 93 points Guía Proensa 2021. For Vermutpedia, it synthesises amber vermouth on amontillado: oxidative structure, Doñana botanics, hazelnut-bitter profile and extended Sanluqueña tradition. Sheet verifiable at delgadozuleta.com.

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