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Miró Gran Reserva

Miró Vermouth

Reus , España

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Overall impression

Vermouth Miró Gran Reserva is the premium expression of Miró Vermouth from Reus, the historic birthplace of Catalan vermouth. According to vermutmiro.com, it is bottled after a long maceration process in French oak barrels, resulting in a full-bodied and complex vermouth that the house considers the finest vermouth from Catalonia. Clear and bright, with intense aromas of oak, liqueur and sweet notes of raisins and Muscat; complex structure and balance are its distinguishing hallmarks. 18% vol., 1-litre bottle, contains sulphites. Part of the broad Miró catalogue alongside Reserva, Rosso, Bianco and the Casero range. For Vermutpedia, it represents the top-tier Reus vermouth: extended maceration in French oak, high alcohol and a semisweet profile with layers of dried fruit, spice and wood. The antithesis of a light bar vermouth: a slow-sipping vermouth with the Miró Salvat family heritage.

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How to serve it

Miró Gran Reserva is designed for a leisurely aperitif: served very cold, with a large ice cube and orange peel to highlight the oaky complexity and notes of raisins and Muscat without excessive dilution. It is not a quick-sipping vermouth for a terrace with abundant soda: it invites slow tasting as the vermouth evolves in the glass towards layers of vanilla, toast and liquorice. Also excellent in a Negroni or premium Manhattan when density and 18% vol. are desired. Pairs with Iberian ham, aged cheeses, nuts and dark chocolate — pairings consistent with the raisins, walnut and toast in the official tasting note. Temperature between 8 and 10 °C; large ice cube that chills without over-diluting. Litre format suited to celebrations and shared tables. Available at vermutmiro.com. For those exploring Catalan vermouth beyond the classic red of Reus.

Production context

Miró Vermouth (Emilio Miró Salvat S.A.) produces Gran Reserva in Reus (Tarragona), a city considered the birthplace of Catalan vermouth; founded in 1957. Production: fortified wine and base wine, sugar, alcohol, infusions of aromatic plant substances, natural aromas; extended maceration in French oak barrels before bottling. 18% vol., 1 L. Contains sulphites (E228, E202) and caramel colouring E150d according to the ingredient sheet. Premium range within the Miró portfolio. For Vermutpedia, Gran Reserva epitomises the auteur Reus vermouth: French oak, 18% vol., raisins–Muscat–vanilla and a tasting note verifiable at vermutmiro.com.

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