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Vilassar de Mar

Rosé · Medium-sweet

Espinaler Vermut Rosé

Espinaler

Vilassar de Mar , España

6.6 /10

Vermutpedia Score: 6.6/10

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Overall impression

Espinaler Vermut Rosé is the Vilassar house's contemporary bet: an innovative proposal that redefines the traditional vermouth experience with a Mediterranean outlook, according to the official shop tienda.espinaler.com. Inspired by Mediterranean freshness, it is made with a careful selection of botanicals and aromatic herbs that bring an elegant, light and surprisingly balanced profile — without giving up the vermouth tradition Espinaler has cultivated since 1896. Intense, vibrant pink colour; 15% vol., 75 cl, origin Spain-Catalonia. It sits in the range alongside the legendary Rojo, citrus Blanco and Reserva and Vintage references, as a modern alternative for those seeking rosé vermouth in Catalan tavern key. Espinaler sells more than 450,000 units of vermouth a year — espinaler.com. For Vermutpedia, it represents the Mediterranean author rosé: lighter and more floral than the classic red, more fruity than the herbal white, positioned as an essential option in the world of vermouth for long aperitifs, informal gatherings or special celebrations. Faithful to the Espinaler legacy, it combines vermouth tradition and a contemporary outlook.

Nose and palate

The official sheet describes an intense, vibrant pink colour, irresistible at first sight. On the nose it unfolds delicate notes of forest fruit, rose petals and citrus touches, creating a unique sensory experience that distinguishes this rosé from the herbal profile of Blanco and the spiced terracotta of Rojo. Botanicals and aromatic herbs selected for rosé profile bring floral elegance without losing vermouth structure. On the palate it stands out for balance between sweetness and bitterness — 15.9 g sugar per 100 ml according to official nutritional information — with a round, refreshing finish that invites continued enjoyment. Silky texture, easy drinking and moderate persistence; 15% vol. keeps versatility for spritz and cocktails. Compared with Espinaler Rojo, Rosé bets on fruit and flower against caramel and dried herbs. Compared with Blanco, it adds forest fruit and rose layer without giving up the house's characteristic sweet-bitter balance. A versatile vermouth for those who want Espinaler tradition in a contemporary Mediterranean rosé format.

How to serve it

Espinaler recommends Rosé well chilled, with ice and a lemon or grapefruit slice — ideal format for terrace and summer aperitif. Also in cocktails with tonic or combined with cava for a sophisticated cocktail, according to official shop suggestions. Serve at 6–8 °C in a balloon glass, wide tumbler or wine glass; citrus enhances fruity notes and balances semisweet sweetness. Pairs with olives, Espinaler preserves, fresh cheeses and light tapas — coherent with the Vilassar brand's gourmet aperitif philosophy. In cocktails, a versatile base for rosé spritz, cava combinations or local variations when seeking a floral Mediterranean profile. The 75 cl format invites shared table or terrace consumption. Designed for long aperitifs, informal gatherings or special celebrations — contexts where the house positions it as a modern alternative without giving up tradition. Not silent-tasting vermouth: it shines in social consumption, ice and conversation. For Vermutpedia, it belongs on contemporary Catalan vermouth lists alongside classic Rojo and Blanco.

Production context

Espinaler makes Vermut Rosé in Vilassar de Mar (Barcelona), within the legal denomination Vermut rosado, origin Spain-Catalonia. White wine base with sugar, botanical extract, aromas and colourants; botanicals and aromatic herbs selected for rosé profile. 15% vol.; net content 750 ml. Recent launch within a historic range that includes Rojo, Blanco, Reserva, Vintage and 125 Aniversario edition. Declared ingredients: white wine, sugar, water, ethyl alcohol, botanical extract, aromas, colourants (E122, E110, E129), acidifiers and preservatives (sulphites). The Espinaler brand, a reference in Mediterranean aperitif since 1896, sells Rosé at tienda.espinaler.com. For Vermutpedia, Espinaler Rosé synthesises contemporary Catalan rosé vermouth: forest fruit, rose, citrus and sweet-bitter balance in verifiable Vilassar heritage at tienda.espinaler.com.

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