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Zarautz

White · Artisan · Medium-sweet

Vermut Blanco Rezabal

Bodega Txakoli Rezabal

Zarautz , España

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Overall impression

Vermut Blanco Rezabal is Bodega Txakoli Rezabal's modern bet (Zarautz, DO Getariako Txakolina) to bring the Atlantic profile of txakoli into the vermouth universe. According to the official sheet at txakolirezabal.com, the winery makes an aromatic, high-quality vermouth whose distinguishing element is a 100% Hondarrabi Zuri base — the same grape as Getaria txakoli — instead of conventional peninsular whites. The result is a very balanced vermouth in which regional aromatic herbs and carefully selected botanicals are enhanced, with a label paying homage to Getaria tradition and a contemporary wink that does not go unnoticed. It pairs with Vermut Rojo Rezabal in the house range. For Vermutpedia, it represents the most identity-driven Basque white vermouth on the Gipuzkoa coast: Atlantic, herbaceous and with the inherent citrus acidity of Hondarrabi Zuri. It does not aim to imitate an Italian white or a French Chambéry; it is Cantabrian coast vermouth with txakoli soul. Made in Zarautz, bottled in 75 cl at 16% vol., it fits the Spanish vermouth map as an artisan reference verifiable on the winery's official website.

Nose and palate

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How to serve it

The winery recommends consumption between 5 and 7 °C, very cold, as an aperitif. It works on its own in a small cup or wide glass with moderate ice, where cold enhances txakoli citrus freshness without cancelling the honeyed sweetness of the aftertaste. Also in combination with soda or light tonic, using the herbaceous-aniseed character for Atlantic appetisers: gildas, anchovies, vinegar boquerones or northern cheeses. At cellar temperature (13–18 °C, according to official storage) it loses its refreshing point; best taken from the fridge just before serving. It does not demand elaborate cocktails: its value lies in direct terrace or txoko aperitif, with a profile distinct from red or orange vermouths. For pairing, it fits preserves, smoked fish and light Basque cuisine. In vermouth with soda — 1:1 or 1:2 ratio — the aniseed profile and subtle raspberry gain lightness without losing Hondarrabi Zuri identity. Also as base for an Atlantic spritz with soft sparkling wine. For Vermutpedia, Blanco Rezabal is drunk cold, without pretension, as Getaria coast vermouth designed for aperitif and simple combinations with txakoli identity.

Production context

Bodega Txakoli Rezabal produces in Zarautz (Gipuzkoa) within DO Getariako Txakolina. Vermut Blanco starts from 100% Hondarrabi Zuri wine aromatised with regional herbs and botanicals, according to txakolirezabal.com. Recommended storage between 13 and 18 °C; ideal consumption between 5 and 7 °C. Alcohol is 16% vol., 75 cl bottle. Vermouth range with Rojo Rezabal as complementary reference. The winery combines txakoli tradition with a contemporary vermouth line exploiting coastal terroir and local aromatics. Label design — homage to Getaria tradition with a contemporary wink — reflects the same product philosophy: respect for origin with a modern reading. Botanical maceration relies on regional aromatic herbs selected to enhance the Atlantic profile of the wine base, without wood ageing that would alter txakoli freshness. For Vermutpedia, the Blanco synthesises artisan Basque white vermouth from Zarautz: Hondarrabi Zuri base, semisweet, no ageing, sibling to the red in the Rezabal catalogue. A verifiable piece of the Basque vermouth map on the winery's official website.

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