Down on the slate slopes of the Saar valley grows a Riesling known across the world of wine. At Ferdinands, it takes on a whole new life as the base for a dry, herb-scented vermouth.
Expert's Description
Ferdinands Saar Dry Vermouth is a German dry vermouth made from Riesling from the Saar valley, bottled at 18% ABV. This dry vermouth from Ferdinands is the world's first vermouth infused with a distillery's own quality Riesling from the acclaimed German wine region Saarburger Rausch.
Ferdinands was created through a collaboration between Andreas Vallendar, master distiller and owner of Avadis Distillery in Wincheringen-Bilzingen, and Dorothee Zilliken from the renowned wine estate Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken in Saarburg. Avadis Distillery traces its roots back to 1824, and today Zilliken's Riesling from the classified slate vineyard Saarburger Rausch serves as the base wine for the vermouth. Regional herbs are added to the dry vermouth, including wormwood, which lends a cleansing bitterness to the floral aroma profile, resulting in a vermouth that's ideal for a classic Dry Martini.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Floral and mineral, with a touch of wormwood's cleansing bitterness.
Palate
Dry and herbaceous, with a distinct acidity from the Riesling and a light spiced warmth.
Finish
Light and elegant, with lingering mineral notes from the Saar valley's slate.
Specifications
Distillery: Ferdinands / Avadis Distillery
Region/Country: Saar Valley, Germany
Type: Dry vermouth
ABV: 18%
Size: 50 CL
EAN number: 426070191723
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed in a classic Dry Martini or over ice with a slice of lemon.
Flavour Profile
Dry, Mineral, Herbaceous, Elegant, Riesling-driven
Did You Know?
Ferdinands Saar Dry Vermouth is the world's first vermouth based on a quality Riesling - the grapes come from the classified slate vineyard Saarburger Rausch, otherwise known for some of Germany's most celebrated white wines.
