Belsazar Vermouth Rose Germany 75 cl 17,5%

In Berlin's creative circles, two friends met the old distilling traditions of the Black Forest, and from that encounter Belsazar was born. The Rosé is the most playful member of the family - bright, floral and filled with summer berries, echoing the South German vineyards the vermouth calls home.

Expert's Description

Belsazar Vermouth Rose Germany is a German Rosé Vermouth at 17.5%, created by Maximilian Wagner and Sebastian Brack, who founded the brand in Berlin in 2013. The vermouth is named after Sixtus Balthasar Schladerer, founder of the family-run distillery in Staufen im Breisgau in the Black Forest, with whom Belsazar collaborates.

The base wine comes from the South Baden wine districts of Markgraeflerland and Kaiserstuhl and is fortified with Schladerer's own fruit brandy rather than neutral spirit. Twenty different botanicals - including wormwood, star anise, cardamom, coriander and cloves - are infused individually before the vermouth matures in stoneware vessels for up to three months.

Tasting Notes

Nose

White grape, raspberry and ripe peach unfold alongside soft herbal notes and a hint of orange blossom.

Palate

A honeyed sweetness is balanced by wine-like acidity, while rose petal, raspberry, pink grapefruit, orange zest and ripe peach emerge with a light touch of clove.

Finish

The finish brings tannic red grape skin, raspberry and clove, rounded off with black pepper and a light, barky bitterness.

Specifications

Distillery: Belsazar
Region/Country: Baden, Black Forest, Germany
Type: German Rosé Vermouth
ABV: 17.5%
Size: 75 cl
EAN: 4260370120036
Serving suggestion: Over ice with tonic and a slice of grapefruit, or as the base of a Rosé Vermouth Spritz

Flavour Profile

Grapefruit · Raspberry · Orange blossom · Rose petal · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

Belsazar is named after Sixtus Balthasar Schladerer, who in 1844 took over the Kreuz Post coaching inn in Staufen im Breisgau, laying the foundation for the distillery that today supplies the fruit brandy used in the vermouth.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Belsazar Vermouth Rose

What does Belsazar Vermouth Rose taste like?

Belsazar Vermouth Rose offers a fruity, floral flavour with raspberry, pink grapefruit, rose petal and orange zest, finished with a light touch of clove.

How strong is Belsazar Vermouth Rose?

The vermouth has an alcohol content of 17.5%.

What is the best way to serve Belsazar Vermouth Rose?

It is best enjoyed cold over ice with tonic and a slice of grapefruit, but it also works well as the base of a Rosé Vermouth Spritz.

What is the difference between Belsazar Rose and Belsazar Red?

Rose is lighter, floral and fruity with notes of raspberry and grapefruit, while Red is darker, sweeter and more spiced with vanilla, liquorice and dark chocolate.

Who is behind Belsazar Vermouth?

Belsazar was founded in Berlin in 2013 by Maximilian Wagner and Sebastian Brack, in collaboration with the family-run Schladerer distillery in the Black Forest.

What is the base wine in Belsazar Vermouth Rose?

The base wine comes from the South Baden wine districts of Markgraeflerland and Kaiserstuhl and is fortified with Schladerer's own fruit brandy.

How long does Belsazar Vermouth Rose keep after opening?

As a wine-based drink, the bottle should be stored cool and dark after opening and enjoyed within a few weeks for the best flavour.