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White · Off-dry

Myrrha Blanco

Padró i Família

Bràfim , España

6.6 /10

Vermutpedia Score: 6.6/10

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Overall impression

Myrrha Blanco is the white interpretation of the Myrrha range that the Padró family has been producing since 1886 in Bràfim (Tarragona): a traditional, fresh and balanced vermouth with floral, citrus and anise aromas according to vermouthpadro.com. The house presents it as «delicious tradition»: a light, citrusy and floral white vermouth, ideal for those seeking a soft and approachable profile within the Mediterranean style that defines Myrrha against the premium Padró & Co. line (18°). It is produced from young white wine with natural infusions of aromatic plants, citrus fruits and sweet botanicals that contribute softness and freshness, balanced by a gentle anise presence. At 15% vol. in a 1-litre bottle, it forms part of the range alongside Myrrha Rojo, Myrrha Rojo Reserva — 12 months in Jerez brandy casks — and the premium evolution Padró & Co. For Vermutpedia, it represents the Catalan daily-aperitif white vermouth: Mediterranean aromatic profile, moderate sweetness and elegant bitterness, produced entirely in-house at the Bodega Padró i Família.

Nose and palate

The official sheet describes a pale, bright yellow colour. On the nose, white flowers, lemon, vanilla and a spiced touch emerge, with a floral, citrus and anise layer that contributes Mediterranean freshness. On the palate the entry is soft: moderate sweetness that evolves towards a pleasant acidity and an elegant, well-integrated bitterness. The texture is dense yet fresh, with an agreeable passage and a finish that invites another sip. The balance between sweetness and acidity makes it easy to drink and very versatile, according to the official shop. Compared with Myrrha Rojo Reserva — dried fruits, Jerez wood, mistela — the Blanco is more direct and luminous; against the Padró & Co. premium Blanco, it maintains the traditional and accessible register of the Myrrha range. A white for palates seeking fresh, citrusy and floral Catalan vermouth without the complexity of barrel ageing. The house underlines a natural combination of sweetness and acidity, with a light and well-defined character for aperitif and lighter tapas.

How to serve it

Padró recommends Myrrha Blanco well chilled, neat or on ice, with a lemon twist or a sprig of mint as an optional touch. Serve between 6 and 8 °C in a wide glass or rocks glass; ice enhances citrus and floral notes without cloying. Ideal for aperitif and relaxed after-lunch occasions, according to the shop sheet. Pairs with light tapas, fresh cheeses, salads and mild Mediterranean dishes. Also in a white spritz, simple soda combinations and cocktails where a traditional white vermouth with its own personality is wanted. It is not a vermouth for extreme cocktails: it invites appreciation of integrated flowers, lemon and anise. For Vermutpedia, the Blanco is the Myrrha option for cold aperitif and everyday consumption, documented at vermouthpadro.com/es/tienda/vermut-myrrha-blanco/. Temperature 6–8 °C; a lemon twist highlights the fresh and citrusy side. A versatile all-rounder that the house presents as a traditional white vermouth with a recognisable Mediterranean personality.

Production context

The Bodega Padró i Família produces Myrrha Blanco in Bràfim (Tarragona) with young white wine and infusion of aromatic plants, entirely in-house according to the official website. Five generations of vermouth tradition; recipe passed down through time with proprietary methods. 15% vol., 100 cl. No barrel ageing; no mistela as in the Reserva version. The Myrrha range: Rojo, Blanco and Rojo Reserva as steps of increasing complexity; the Padró & Co. line as the premium expression. Contains sulphites. For Vermutpedia, the Blanco distils the traditional Catalan white vermouth from Padró: young wine, natural botanicals, 15% vol. and production verifiable at vermouthpadro.com/es/tienda/vermut-myrrha-blanco/ and vermouthpadro.com/es/vermut-myrrha-padro/. Sibling to Myrrha Rojo and Myrrha Rojo Reserva within the family portfolio since 1886.

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