A hillside in inland Alicante, where abandoned vineyards have been brought back to life, and where a small elder bush in the courtyard lends its name to a vermouth full of white blossom and citrus.
Expert's Description
Celler La Muntanya Vermouth Saüc Blanc is a Spanish white vermouth made from the white Malvasía grape, bottled at 15% ABV. The vermouth comes from the small winery Celler La Muntanya in Muro d'Alcoy in the province of Alicante, founded in 2004 with the aim of reviving old, abandoned vineyards around the Sierra Mariola mountains.
The winery runs the Microviña project, seeking out and bringing small, forgotten vineyards and native grape varieties back into production. The Saüc vermouth follows a recipe dating back to 1890, and more than 40 wild botanicals from the Sierra Mariola mountains are added to the base wine - including elder, called saüc in Catalan and Valencian, which lends its name to the whole vermouth series. The elder is grown in the winery's own courtyard.
Tasting Notes
Nose
An explosion of white blossom and citrus fruit with a hint of mountain herbs.
Palate
Fresh and floral with a distinct citrus character carried by the many botanicals.
Finish
Short and refreshing, with a light, herbal bitterness.
Specifications
Distillery: Celler La Muntanya
Region/Country: Alicante, Spain
Type: White vermouth
ABV: 15%
Size: 75 CL
EAN number: 8437009285688
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed chilled over ice, ideally with a twist of citrus peel.
Flavour Profile
Floral, Citrus-forward, Fresh, Herbal, Native grapes
Did You Know?
Saüc is the Valencian and Catalan word for elder, and the plant that gives the vermouth its name is grown in the winery's own courtyard alongside more than 40 other wild botanicals from the Sierra Mariola mountains.
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