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Botella de Maronti Vermouth Reserva, etiqueta negra con banda roja Vermouth y leyenda Reserva en dorado, botella de 1 litro
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Maronti

Red · Reserve · Medium-sweet

Maronti Vermouth Rojo Reserva

Marca Maronti (distribución Mercadona)

España , España

6.4 /10

Vermutpedia Score: 6.4/10

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Overall impression

Maronti Red Reserve is Mercadona’s affordable vermouth reference, officially listed as “Vermouth rojo Maronti reserva” in a 1-litre bottle on tienda.mercadona.es. It belongs to the private-label Maronti segment within the supermarket’s Vermouth and aperitifs category, with legal reserve vermouth designation and a profile aimed at mass home consumption at a low price. Traditionally made from base wine, alcohol, sugar and infusions of aromatic plant substances, with caramel colour (E150d) and usual preservatives; contains sulphites. Production attributed to Emilio Miró Salvat S.A. — the same house as Vermuts Miró of Reus — according to distribution sheets. 15% vol., litre format suited to terraces, gatherings and economical replenishment. For Vermutpedia, it represents the Spanish supermarket reserve vermouth par excellence: accessible, classic, without gourmet pretensions, consistent with its positioning on Mercadona shelves.

Nose and palate

Nose of soft caramel, dried herbs and a spiced touch, in line with everyday red vermouths. On the palate it is solid and intense: semisweet sweetness balanced by a finishing bitterness that rounds the whole, with very light citrus notes and a classic vermouth feel without unusual twists. Medium-low texture, direct passage, enough structure for an aperitif on ice without barrel complexity or evolving layers. Moderate persistence in a sweet-spiced register; lacks the greater herbal presence that distinguishes premium reserves, but fulfils the contract of a drink that “does not offend” and drinks easily in litre format. Compared with other supermarkets’ own brands, Maronti Reserve feels like a stable, recognisable option in Spanish households. A red for palates that prioritise price and familiarity over botanical depth, consistent with its reserve distribution category at Mercadona.

How to serve it

Serve very cold —8-10 °C— from the fridge, in a wide glass with ice and an orange slice for a citrus touch to the semisweet profile, following usual channel serving recommendations. A classic of the home tavern: one or two olives on a pick — the first for the opening sips, the second as a final “prize”. Also neat on ice for an informal aperitif, in an economical Americano or as a cooking ingredient in sauces and stews where the litre format is practical. No balloon glass or elaborate garnish required: it is vermouth for social drinking and terraces. Once opened, store in a cool place, upright and well sealed; refrigeration is not mandatory but most consumers prefer it cold. Pairs with gildas, pickles, crisps and simple appetisers. For Vermutpedia, Maronti Reserve is the supermarket vermouth par excellence: cold, ice, orange and olive in litre format.

Production context

Product from the Maronti range sold exclusively at Mercadona, Vermouth and aperitifs section. Composition according to product sheets: grape wine with acidity regulator (E334), typical vermouth aromatic plant infusions, sugar, alcohol, E150d colour, stabilisers (E456) and preservatives (E220, E228, E202). Legal classification: reserve vermouth. 15% vol., 1 L. Manufacturer: Emilio Miró Salvat S.A. Product suitable for vegans according to distribution confirmations. Contains sulphites. Indicative price around €2.80-2.90 per litre depending on store. For Vermutpedia, Maronti Reserve sums up the Spanish mass-market red reserve vermouth: litre format, 15% vol., classic semisweet profile and sheet verifiable at tienda.mercadona.es/product/86408/vermouth-rojo-maronti-reserva-botella.

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