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Vermut Mercè del Menescal

Celler Cal Menescal

Bot , España

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Overall impression

Vermut Mercè del Menescal is the vermouth in the Mercè line from Celler Cal Menescal, a family winery in Bot (Terra Alta, Tarragona) with winemaking tradition at the Cal Menescal estate since around 1860 and a modernised cellar from 2000. According to cellermenescal.com, it is made with white wine, liqueur wine, caramel and herb maceration; after maceration it rests three to four months in semi-new oak barrels to stabilise aroma and flavour. The winery places vermouth tradition in Tarragona province, one of Spain's areas with the highest concentration of producers. 700 ml glass format per official Terra Alta channels; 15% vol. For Vermutpedia, Mercè del Menescal documents artisan Terra Alta vermouth: Bosch-Llovet family heritage, Mediterranean botanicals and a short spell in semi-new oak.

Nose and palate

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How to serve it

Very cold as an aperitif, neat or on ice with an orange slice, in classic Tarragona bar style. Per the winery on distribution channels, pairs with foie gras, cheeses and cold starters.

Production context

Celler Cal Menescal makes Vermut Mercè del Menescal in Bot (DO Terra Alta). White wine, liqueur wine, caramel and herbal maceration; three to four months' rest in semi-new oak barrels. 15% vol., 700 ml. Part of the Mercè del Menescal range alongside mistelas, vinegars and estate wines. Winery with rural museum and visits at C/ Joan Amades, 2, Bot. Contains sulphites.

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