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Botella de Vermut La Jefa Xuaco con tapón mecánico, etiqueta con fénix y naranjas, servido en Bodega Airén con copa, hielo, aceituna y rodaja de naranja
Rojo

Alicante

Bodega Airén / Xuaco Vermut La Jefa

Red · Artisan · Medium-sweet

Vermut La Jefa

Bodega Airén

Alicante , España

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Overall impression

Vermut La Jefa is the signature vermouth from Bodega Airén, a tapas wine bar in San Juan beach, Alicante (Av. de la Condomina, 40-42, local 15), driven by Ángela Rodríguez Ruiz — owner of Airén and a sommelier ranked among Spain's top hundred — who leads the house team. According to the official product sheet, it is a red vermouth with a Mediterranean profile on a probable Moscatel or neutral base wine, with botanical maceration of citrus — especially orange — spices and wormwood; sweet-bitter balance and high aromatic presence, accessible yet characterful, designed for straight drinking. The brand is registered to Airen Wine Holding S.L. (NIF B56794308) as Xuaco Vermut La Jefa; at Airén it is not a casual menu listing but a product selected and defended through expert prescription. A female-led project with a leadership narrative — the «La Jefa» name signals character, attitude and emotional connection. For Vermutpedia, it documents an emerging Alicante vermouth tied to restaurant and sommelier craft, distinct from Matsu La Jefa white wine (D.O. Toro, Vintae).

Nose and palate

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How to serve it

According to the official sheet, Mediterranean service ritual: low glass, large ice — slow dilution and optimal temperature — orange peel to enhance the vermouth's citrus and olive as aperitif anchor. Very cold in a glass or wide tumbler; pairs with the house tapas menu (rice dishes, conservas, cheese). Available at Bodega Airén (965 16 08 66) or @bodega.airen on Instagram. The sheet does not specify alcohol strength or bottle volume.

Production context

Airen Wine Holding S.L. markets Vermut La Jefa from Av. de la Condomina, 40 ground floor local 15, Alicante (03540). Artisan production in Alicante: Moscatel or neutral base; maceration with citrus, spices and wormwood per declared technical profile. Bodega Airén, a reference wine bar in San Juan Playa under the leadership of Ángela Rodríguez Ruiz. Contains sulphites. Not to be confused with Matsu La Jefa or other unrelated homonymous brands.

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