Basta Spirit Vermut Flores Rosé ($16)

In a little bit of a ‘twist’ this week’s Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week is a vermouth, from Uruguay.

As was noted in a previous blog, vermouth is actually a wine - a fortified wine. And, it’s infused with a mixture of botanical products including fruits, herbs, spices and roots. After the wine is aromatized and fortified, the Vermouth may be bottled dry, or sweeteners such as sugar may be added to create the sweet style of Vermouth, like this one.

This Basta Spirit Flores Rosé vermouth is from Uruguay and is made from Tannat grapes that are pressed and left in brief contact with the skins to create a rosé. It’s 27 different botanicals include roots, barks, herbs, fruit and flowers such as rose, hops, chamomile and elder-flower.

It is sweet to the taste and makes for a refreshing cocktail when served over ice with tonic water, a slice of lemon and olives (as shown) or as a spritz with sparkling wine and a slice of orange. One way or another, this Basta Spirit Flores Rosé makes for a delightfully refreshing drink. Cheers!

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received this sample at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Sample Provided by Basta Spirit via Creative Palate Communications