Salamanca
Red · Artisan · Medium-sweet
Vermouth La Rana Escondida
Overall impression
Vermouth La Rana Escondida is a Salamanca red vermouth made from 100% late-harvest Monastrell: fermentation is stopped at 15% to preserve the grape's natural sugars without relying on added sweeteners. After filtering, the vermouth macerates for one month with aromatic plants, roots and flowers in 700-litre French oak barrels. 15.5% vol., 75 cl. The brand — a nod to the famous frog on the University of Salamanca façade — sells its own releases and personalised collaborations with local bars and shops (Bar Chinitas, La Despensa del Convento in Alba de Tormes). For Vermutpedia, it documents Castile and León artisan vermouth with a red base and a botanical-balsamic profile.
Nose and palate
Pending evaluation.
How to serve it
As an aperitif with plenty of ice, a green olive and a slice of orange or lemon; also as a cocktail base.
Production context
100% late-harvest Monastrell (minimum 16% potential alcohol); fermentation stopped at 15% to keep natural sugars. One month of botanical maceration in 700 L French oak barrels. 15.5% vol., 75 cl. Distinct from La Rana Charra, another Salamanca vermouth reference. Contains sulphites.
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