This classic vermouth is made in the northern Spanish province of Bierzo. The base wine is a blend of the local white varietals Dona Blanca and Godello. The wine macerates for 40 days with various roots, flowers and savory herbs. Once the maceration is complete, the vermouth is filtered, it is then slightly fortified and there is an addition of grape must to add sweetness and enhance the mouthfeel. While the recipe is secret it includes bitter orange peel, sage, thyme, star anise, saffron, mint and thyme. This is what a lot of people would call a "sipping vermouth". With a wonderful sweet bitter balance it is a perfect aperitif. It is less sweet than many "bianco/blanc" vermouths on our shelves, so there are plenty of cocktail applications as well.