Vermouth Martínez Lacuesta Rojo

At the beginning of the 20th century, Catalonia (in the north-east of Spain) and Cadiz (in the south of the Peninsula) were the only two places in Spain where vermouth was produced; specifically in Reus and Jerez de la Frontera respectively. However, in 1937 things changed and a new area was added to this triangle.

In La Rioja, specifically in Haro, Martínez Lacuesta wineries began to make this macerate. At that time José Martínez Lacuesta acquired the formula from José Jové Arnabat, an industrialist and producer from Villafranca del Penedés. With this business Martínez Lacuesta became the first winery in La Rioja to produce vermouth. Among its production lines is Vermouth Martínez Lacuesta Rojo, the classic of a lifetime.

Vermouth Martínez Lacuesta Rojo is a macerate made with 25 plants and aromatic herbs infused in white wine. After some time in contact with the base wine, Vermouth Martínez Lacuesta Rojo is aged for two to three years in American oak barrels. Finally, sugar, citric acid, caramel and alcohol are added. Undoubtedly, the most classic and traditional way to enjoy an aperitif. Just like it’s always been