Agora Rosso Vermouth

Product of: United Kingdom

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Launched in July 2020, this English vermouth is based on French Cabernet-Merlot wine with botanicals including Rose, Vanilla, Lavender, Star Anise and Cassia Bark.

Blended by Arthur Voulgaris. Agora is named after the Greek word for marketplace, a reference to his family's roots on the Greek island of Kos.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 07/09/2020

Appearance:

Deep maroon red.

Aroma:

Christmas spice and potpourri with black cherry and wormwood.

Taste:

Pine, liquorice and Cassia spice with star anise freshness and black cherry vinous notes. Floral notes are subtle with lavender most obvious. Quite a thin mouthfeel compared to other rosso vermouths. Perhaps due to reduced sugar levels, at least 20g/l below that of most Italian rosso vermouths.

Aftertaste:

Dentine chewing gum and cinnamon-like notes from the Cassia bark dominate the spiced vinous cherry finish.

Overall:

Can't help thinking mulled wine when I sip this pleasingly spicy vermouth.