Padro & Co. Blanco Reserva Vermouth
Padro & Co. Blanco Reserva is the white vermouth for citrus lovers — 18% ABV, built on an aged white mistela (sweet wine) reserved specially for this expression, blended with aromatic herb infusions and the peel of several Mediterranean citrus fruits — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 18% vol (36 proof)
- Size: 750mL (official producer format; US import lists 700mL — confirm bottle)
- Base: aged white mistela + citrus peel + aromatic herb infusions
- Producer: Padro i Familia S.L., Brafim, Tarragona, Spain
- Awards: Gold / Best White Vermouth at the Vinari Catalan Vermouth Awards (2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024); Gold Gilbert & Gaillard 2024; IWSC Gold 2017; 92 pts Peñín
Citrus From the Winery's Own Backyard
The Blanco Reserva was designed to capture the Mediterranean citrus aromas around the Padro winery: after several months of maceration, the aromatic herb blend — star anise, lemon verbena, quina, angelica — meets citrus peel and an aged white mistela, all rounded by a year in barrel extractions. It's the house's most decorated vermouth. See more from Padro & Co., or browse the store's liqueur and spirits selections.
Tasting Notes
Aromatically intense and very pleasant on the nose: sweet herbs — star anise, lemon verbena, quina, angelica — well balanced and complex. The mouth is elegant, smooth, and refined, slightly sweet with a certain bitterness and an elegant citrus finish that gives freshness and a superb aftertaste.
How to Enjoy
Chilled or over ice as an aperitivo, or as a versatile white-vermouth base in aperitif cocktails where you want citrus lift instead of red-vermouth weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Padro Blanco Reserva vermouth?
A white vermouth from Tarragona built on aged white mistela with Mediterranean citrus peel and aromatic herbs; 18% ABV.
What does Blanco Reserva taste like?
Star anise, lemon verbena, quina, and angelica — elegant and smooth, slightly sweet with citrus freshness and a light bitter edge.
What awards has Padro Blanco Reserva won?
Multiple Golds for Best White Vermouth at the Vinari Catalan Vermouth Awards, Gilbert & Gaillard Gold 2024, IWSC 2017 Gold, and 92 pts from the Peñín Spirits & Cocktails Guide.
How do you drink white vermouth?
Chilled, over ice, or as the base in white-wine and vermouth aperitif cocktails.
The most decorated white vermouth on the shelf: order Padro & Co. Blanco Reserva online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.