Winery / Producer: Clos Pons (A cult avant-garde winery founded in L'Albagés, highly respected for its precision viticulture, organic practices, and its ability to create mountain wines with immense concentration and Mediterranean identity).

Specific Origin: Les Garrigues, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain (A terroir characterized by its arid continental climate, altitude, and calcareous soils).

Oenological Base: White wine from selected grapes grown at high altitude, guaranteeing excellent natural supporting acidity.

Maceration and Formula: Slow artisanal cold infusion process that incorporates an exclusive selection of over 30 local and international botanicals, including wormwood (artemisia), elderflower, dittany, mature citrus peels, gentian root, cinnamon sticks, and fine oriental spices.

Style: Red vermouth with a continental Mediterranean profile, dry-sweet, complex, herbal, and elegantly balsamic.

Alcohol Content: 15% Vol. (Perfectly integrated to enhance the warmth of the spicy notes).

Capacity: Exclusive design 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-CLOSPONS-VERMUT-750

Appearance: It presents a beautiful dark mahogany color with clean amber flashes and iodized reflections. Great brilliance and an elegant glyceric density that slowly coats the sides of the glass.

Nose: Intensely complex, suggestive, and aristocratic aromatic impact. Opens with marked balsamic notes of mountain herbs (thyme, rosemary, wormwood) immediately followed by notes of candied bitter orange peel and dehydrated grapefruit. When oxygenated, spicy hints of clove, nutmeg, Ceylon cinnamon, and a fine touch of black licorice are revealed.

Palate: Its entry is broad, unctuous, and with a very silky noble sweetness that immediately embraces the palate. Mid-palate, it majestically balances with a refreshing citrus acidity that gives way to a finish dominated by a refined and persistent herbal bitterness. The aftertaste is long, clean, and full of spicy notes that invite another sip.

Precision Gastronomic Pairing: Clos Pons Vermouth is a titan for accompanying the classic aperitif ritual and high-end savory cuisine. It harmonizes exceptionally with saline and intense notes: anchovy-stuffed olives, gildas, capers, and all kinds of fine pickles. It is the perfect companion for premium canned seafood (natural cockles, marinated mussels, or sardines in olive oil). Its structure and herbal infusion masterfully cut through the fat of Iberian acorn-fed cured meats (ham, salchichón), truffled poultry pâtés, and semi-cured or cured sheep cheeses. In contemporary Mexican gastronomy, it creates superb chords with premium appetizers such as crispy pork cheek chicharrón, tuna carnitas with citrus dressings, black aguachiles, and cochinita pibil chalupitas.

Suggested Moments:

• The Aperitif of a Successful Business Meeting: Serving a high-end artisanal vermouth from Clos Pons before a strategic corporate lunch immediately projects avant-garde, oenological culture, and distinction, breaking the ice with absolute sophistication among key business partners.
• Gourmet Family Meal (The Sunday Ritual): Adorn the Sunday table by whetting the appetites of diners while artisanal paellas, barbecues, or family seafood platters are prepared, transforming the prelude to the meal into a high-level gourmet experience.
• Exclusive Summer and Luxury Sunsets: Enjoyed very cold on a fine terrace or private garden. Served with ice and a *twist* of bitter orange or grapefruit peel, it provides a sophisticated, fresh, and immensely pleasant long drink while watching the sunset.
• Gourmet Carnitas Asada (The King of Grills): Surprise your guests by offering ice-cold Clos Pons Vermouth alongside the grill. Its noble bitterness and volume cleanse the palate impeccably when accompanying the first charcoal appetizers: artisanal chorizos, melted provolone cheeses with fine herbs, or grilled bone marrow.
• High-Class Romantic Dinner (The Welcome Cocktail): Its aromatic, complex, and sensual profile works as an aristocratic prelude to an intimate candlelit evening, stimulating the taste buds before leading into the main signature menu.
• The Gift of Distinction for Bartenders and Hedonists: Gifting a bottle of Clos Pons demonstrates refined taste. It is a highly valued gift by mixologists and lovers of traditional aperitifs who seek exclusive, limited-production labels.
• Selected Special Celebration: The ideal option to kick off a toast for significant anniversaries, milestone birthdays, work promotions, or holiday celebrations, offering an elegant drink full of history and character.

What is the perfect way to serve and enjoy Clos Pons Vermouth?

To appreciate its immense botanical complexity, it is recommended to serve it very cold, between 6°C and 8°C. You can enjoy it neat in a short wine glass or wide-mouthed tumbler with two solid rock ice cubes, accompanied by a slice or *twist* of orange or grapefruit peel to enhance its citrus notes. Avoid over-diluting it with heavy mineral water.

Is this vermouth suitable for use in fine classic cocktails?

Yes, absolutely. Thanks to its solid high-altitude wine base and the balanced intensity of its noble bitterness, Clos Pons Vermouth works majestically as the star ingredient in classic high-end cocktails such as the *Negroni* (contributing a unique herbal profile when combined with Gin and Campari), the *Manhattan*, or a sophisticated *Americano* with a touch of premium soda.

Is the sweetness of Clos Pons Vermouth artificial or does it contain industrial additives?

Not at all. True to the Clos Pons winery's oenological philosophy, the sweetness of this label is dosed in a highly controlled manner using noble natural sugars to achieve an aristocratic balance with the bitterness of wormwood and roots. It is an honest, clean product of impeccable artisanal craftsmanship.

Does this botanical product contain sulfites?

Yes, as it is made from a real base of premium white wine from selected vineyards, this vermouth naturally contains sulfites to guarantee stability, aromatic preservation of the botanicals, and the purity of the liquid throughout its commercial life.