The word "vermouth" is the French pronunciation of the German word "wermut" and means "wormwood". Wormwood has throughout history been an essential ingredient in vermouth. Fortified wine containing sagebrush existed in Germany around the 17th century - at the same time a similar type of fortified wine emerged in Piedmont, Italy. This wine type became popular especially in England, where it was referred to as "vermouth", which was the name for the wine ever since.
Today vermouth is a fortified wine, ie a grape-based wine with spirit added. Before adding the wine to oak barrels, you often add different plants, herbs and spices. You usually add pestle, cloves, cinnamon, quinine, citrus peel, cardamom, chamomile, coriander, juniper and ginger. Of course, the addition varies from brand to brand, and the grape variety for the base wine can also vary.
François Lurton Leonce Vermouth Sauvignon Blanc Extra Dry is a white vermouth consisting of spirits and wine. The liquor section is distilled on selected Sauvignon Blanc grapes f...
