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Paragoce Vermut

Señorita Malauva

Valladolid , España

7.6 /10

Vermutpedia Score: 7.6/10

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Overall impression

Paragoce Vermut is the aromatised reference of Vinoteca Señorita Malauva (Valladolid), within the «Paragoce del Vin» line. Made with late-harvest Mediterranean Muscat of Alexandria from mild Valencian climate, fortified with Muscat pomace and spirit to 15% vol., and macerated with flowers and botanicals before ageing in Jerez butts with orange peel, which brings mahogany colour and bitterness. For Vermutpedia, it represents Castilian vinoteca vermouth with Jerez soul: sweet Mediterranean profile, solera oxidative complexity and artisan recipe developed over two years on vineyards of the Duero Golden Mile. At 75 cl and €15 per bottle according to the web shop, it is the sole vermouth reference of the Malauva brand. A sweet vermouth that evolves from white base in wood toward copper tones and oxidative depth.

Nose and palate

Sweet Mediterranean profile with Muscat floral nuances and Jerez solera notes. Balance between natural grape sweetness and botanical bitterness; initial white base that evolves in wood toward copper tones and oxidative complexity. On the nose, late-harvest Muscat florality intertwines with orange peel, flowers and solera wood; on the palate, sweet entry with amargo botánico that prevents cloying. The Jerez butt ageing adds layers of dried fruit, oxidative nuance and mahogany pigment absent from unaged sweet vermouths. Texture is enveloping without heaviness; finish persists in floral-citrus and solera register. Compared with industrial sweet reds, Paragoce offers greater vinous authenticity and craft transparency. A vermouth for palates seeking Duero vinoteca vermouth with Jerez ageing and Muscat Mediterranean identity.

How to serve it

Very cold in a vermouth glass; pairs with Castilian artisan cheeses, foie or sweet-salty aperitifs. Highlighted in enotourism tastings at the vinoteca alongside Paragoce wines from Rueda, Cigales and Ribera. Serve between 6 and 8 °C; the sweet profile and solera depth reward contemplative service rather than heavy dilution. With ice and orange peel, it works as terrace aperitif; solo in a balloon, the Muscat florality and Jerez oxidative notes evolve in the glass. Pairs with nuts, preserves and Castilian charcuterie. For Vermutpedia, Paragoce is vinoteca vermouth for discovery and pairing: sweet, floral, solera-complex, Valladolid craftsmanship.

Production context

15% vol., marketed in boxes from the Valladolid shop (€15/bottle according to website). Sole vermouth reference of the Malauva brand, developed after two years of proprietary recipe on Duero Golden Mile vineyards. Late-harvest Muscat of Alexandria, fortification with pomace and spirit, floral and botanical maceration, ageing in Jerez butts with orange peel. Part of the «Paragoce del Vin» line alongside Rueda, Cigales and Ribera wines. For Vermutpedia, Paragoce synthesises artisan sweet vermouth from Castilla y León: Muscat, Jerez butts, vinoteca Malauva, verifiable at vinotecamalauva.com.

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