La Mancha
Red · Artisan · Dry
Vermut El Ingenioso
Vermutpedia Score: 7.6/10
Overall impression
El Ingenioso is an author La Mancha vermouth from Gourmet & Event, made «in a place in La Mancha» at a bodega with almost a century of artisan winemaking tradition. Literary homage to Don Quixote: square glass bottle with natural cork and wood stopper, presented in a premium case. 100% Manchegan grape — notably Moscatel — macerated with selected botanics after a long artisan process. For Vermutpedia, it represents premium Castilian-La Mancha vermouth with literary packaging and a dry-intense profile for demanding palates.
Nose and palate
Mahogany tones. Rather dry, intense profile, with flavour that justifies the long production process. Balance between moderate sweetness and bitterness; long passage suited to demanding palates. The Moscatel and Manchegan white grape base adds aromatic depth while the dry style distinguishes El Ingenioso from sweeter Castilian vermouths — a vermouth that rewards patience in both production and tasting.
How to serve it
On its own, with ice or soda; also in gourmet sangria with DO La Mancha wine according to brand proposals. The literary, premium positioning invites unhurried service — neat or with a light soda lengthener — where the dry-intense profile and long finish can be appreciated without dilution.
Production context
Made 100% from Manchegan varietals at centenary bodega facilities. 15% vol., 75 cl in case. First Gourmet & Event reference in premium vermouth, distributed through vermouth bars, hotels and specialist shops via La Vermu and the gourmet channel. For Vermutpedia, El Ingenioso synthesises author La Mancha vermouth: Don Quixote homage, Manchegan grapes and dry artisan profile documented at lavermu.es.
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