Xalar Vermut / Vermouth - Catalonia

This Catalan Vermut is a passion project at Coca i Fito, makers of wine from Montsant and Terra Alta. The word XALAR means "to enjoy, to have fun happily" in the Catalan language. Made from Garnacha Blanca from Terra Alta, a fortified unfermented grape must called mistela and aged in French oak barrels.

The plants and spices used for maceration and infused include: Rosemary, elderflower, thyme, chamomile, angelica root, licorice, maiden, clove, gentian root, sage, orange peel, walnut nutmeg, fennel, orange blossom, cinnamon, basil, savory, lemon peel, oregano, bay leaf, ginger, juniper, hibiscus flower, turmeric, coriander, lemongrass, green anise, star anise and dill.