The town of Reus (near to Tarragona in Catalonia) is the historic epicenter for vermouth production in Spain, where for over a century the producer Miró has set the benchmark for its wormwood-forward style. This well-rounded and inviting sweet red vermouth has earned great admiration. Its easy style is ideal for the Catalan tradition of the ‘hora del vermut' (vermouth hour), enjoying a glass on the rocks with olives and an orange slice, accompanied by bowls of olives and potato chips.

A wine of ancient tradition, Abbé Rous ‘Matifoc’ Rancio sec is produced from old-vine Grenache noir and is aged outdoors in old 600-liter Banyuls demi-muids for up to four years before returning to the cellars for continued oxidative aging. The resulting wine is a blend, with an average age of 10-12 years in partially-filled barrels, resulting in its inimitable rancio character.