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Zarautz

Red · Artisan · Medium-sweet

Vermut Rojo Rezabal

Bodega Txakoli Rezabal

Zarautz , España

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Overall impression

Vermut Rojo Rezabal is the tinted complement to the vermouth range of Bodega Txakoli Rezabal in Zarautz (DO Getariako Txakolina). According to txakolirezabal.com, the house releases a modern, aromatic vermouth whose distinguishing trait is a 100% Hondarrabi Zuri base — emblematic txakoli grape — instead of conventional reds or caramelised whites. Production enhances regional aromatic herbs and selected botanicals, with a label paying homage to Getaria tradition and a contemporary wink. For Vermutpedia, it is one of the few Spanish red vermouths with txakoli soul: Atlantic, herbal and with the same philosophy as the winery's white. It does not compete with barrel-aged Rioja vermouths or Italian classics; it occupies a Basque coastal niche with its own identity. Bottled in Zarautz, 75 cl and 16% vol., it forms the red pair of the range alongside Vermut Blanco Rezabal. An artisan reference verifiable on the official website, coherent with Gipuzkoa terroir and the viticultural profile of DO Getariako Txakolina.

Nose and palate

Pending evaluation.

How to serve it

The winery recommends consumption between 5 and 7 °C. It works as a solo aperitif, with moderate ice or in combinations seeking txakoli profile: soda, light tonic or light Americano. It fits Atlantic pairing — preserves, anchovies, gildas, northern cheeses, Basque terrace cuisine — without elaborate cocktails. Very cold, it gains refreshment; sweetish sweetness and long aftertaste express best with one or two ice cubes rather than a wine glass. Also in Negroni or Milano-Torino when a less dense red than Carpano is wanted, with Basque herbaceous notes. Official storage between 13 and 18 °C. For Vermutpedia, Rojo Rezabal is drunk cold and direct, as Getaria coast vermouth for informal aperitif or bar service with txakoli identity, sibling to the white in the same consumption philosophy.

Production context

Bodega Txakoli Rezabal produces in Zarautz (Gipuzkoa) within DO Getariako Txakolina. Vermut Rojo starts from 100% Hondarrabi Zuri wine with maceration of regional herbs and botanicals, according to txakolirezabal.com. Storage 13–18 °C; consumption 5–7 °C. Alcohol is 16% vol., 75 cl bottle. Vermouth range with Blanco Rezabal. The winery unites txakoli tradition and a contemporary vermouth line exploring coastal terroir and local aromatics. For Vermutpedia, the Rojo synthesises artisan Basque red vermouth from Zarautz: Hondarrabi Zuri base, semisweet, no ageing, partner to the white in the Rezabal catalogue. A verifiable piece of the Basque vermouth map on the winery's official website.

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