How to taste Padró & Co. vermouth and appreciate its full character
Vermouth is often served over ice with a slice of orange, an olive or a splash of soda water. This is a popular and refreshing way to drink it, but...
Padró & Co. Vermouth at Home
Vermouth is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages still being drunk today and an increasing number of people are wanting to know more about it. When we think of vermouth...
Sage, an aromatic and medicinal plant with a prominent presence in vermouth
Sage, with its combination of bitter and spicy flavours, can often be perceived in white vermouths and is one of the botanicals that we also use to make our
Gentian in Vermouth: The Root Behind the Bitterness
Our Padró & Co. Dorado Amargo Suave and Rojo Amargo vermouths are characterized by an engaging bitter taste that is unlikely to leave you indifferent. This special flavour is achieved...
What makes Padró & Co. vermouth so special?
At Padró i Família, we pay careful attention to each stage of our vermouth-making process, from the tending of our vines to the way we bring our vermouths to you....
Cinchona, a tree bark with medicinal properties in our vermouths
In some of our more bitter vermouths, you will taste a botanical that for many, is likely to evoke sensory memories. It may take you back to a moment in...
Aromatic clove, an essential spice in vermouth
Clove, or aromatic clove (Eugenia caryophyllata), is one of the most fragrant spices used in vermouth production. Its intensity, spicy character and slightly sweet aftertaste make it an important botanical...
Did you know that bitter orange is an essential citrus fruit in vermouth?
Citrus fruits play a major part in our health due to their vitamin, mineral and fibre content. That’s why we thought it was about time we talked about one of...
Is vermouth here to stay?
Vermouth is booming in Spain and for several years now we’ve been hearing that it’s the in-drink; but is it just a fad or is it here to stay? It...
What is mistela?
Mistela is grape must with added wine alcohol. The alcohol prevents the must from fermenting, thereby preserving the grapes’ natural sugars. Mistela is used in varying proportions in all our
Herbs and how they are beneficial to our health
Plants are an integral part of the most ancient medical practices and can be used to treat a multitude of maladies. We have talked previously about the herbs used in...
What is wormwood and why is it a necessary ingredient in Spanish vermouth?
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is the essential botanical in vermouth. Without it, an aromatised wine-based drink cannot legally or historically be considered vermouth. Its role is neither decorative nor secondary: wormwood...