Quevedo - Winter Sweet - Vermouth

An aromatized and fortified wine from the Douro Valley, crafted with a focus on organic production. The viticulture for the base wine utilizes grapes from certified organic vineyards, including Moscatel and other traditional white varieties indigenous to the Douro. This commitment to organic farming and sustainability ensures the quality and purity of the base wine and botanicals used in the final product. The winemaking process is a careful art of blending. The base wine is fortified with grape spirit and then infused with a unique blend of botanicals, including bitter orange, cinchona bark, wormwood, gentian, and spices such as cardamom and cinnamon. The "Winter" name directly references the selection of these botanicals, which evoke the aromas and flavors of the winter holiday season. The final product has a deep ruby red color and a complex aroma of orange peel, cinnamon, clove, and a pleasant herbal bitterness. On the palate, it is rich and sweet, with a balanced acidity and a persistent, bittersweet finish. The flavors of dried fruit, spices, and refreshing citrus zest are prominent, making for a sophisticated and layered vermouth.