Family-owned company

Yzaguirre

Yzaguirre is a Spanish vermouth producer based in El Morell (Tarragona). Active since 1884, it produces handcrafted wine-based vermouths with secret botanical blends and a range of reserves aged in oak barrels.
  • El Morell · Catalonia · Spain
  • Since 1884
  • 2 products

Yzaguirre

Meet the producer

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The story
The house (Bodegas Yzaguirre S.L.) has been active since 1884 and is based in El Morell, between Reus and Tarragona. Over the decades it has maintained a traditional production approach based on secret formulas and botanical blends, expanding distribution to numerous international markets.
Production philosophy
Combining tradition and quality control: secret formulations, artisanal production and barrel aging to obtain aromatic, structured vermouths suitable both for the aperitif and for use in cocktails.
Territory
El Morell / Reus, province of Tarragona, Catalonia (Spain).
Awards and recognition
Vermouth Yzaguirre Rojo Reserva: elected 'best vermouth of Spain' by the Asociación Española de Periodistas y Escritores del Vino (AEPEV) within the awards relating to the 2023 vintage (result announced in 2024; award delivery reported in 2024).
Production method
Artisanal processing on a wine base with maceration/aromatization using botanical extracts (private formula) and subsequent aging in oak barrels for the 'Reserva' versions; for some labels a solera-type system is used.
Ageing
For the 'Reserva' bottles aging is carried out in oak barrels (commercial indication: about 12 months for the reserves); some premium references are aged longer or using a solera-type system.
Characteristics
Type
Family-owned company
City
El Morell
Categories
  • Vermouth from Tarragona
  • Artisanal vermouth producer
  • Winery (bodega)
  • Reserve vermouth
Raw materials
  • wine (grape-based)
  • herbs and spices (botanical extracts)
Casks and ageing vessels
  • oak barrels
Representative products
  • Vermouth Yzaguirre Blanco Reserva 100cl
  • Vermouth Yzaguirre Dry Reserva 100cl
  • Vermouth Yzaguirre Dry Reserva 100cl - ETICHETTA DANNEGGIATA
  • Yzaguirre Rojo Reserva
  • Yzaguirre Selección 1884
  • Yzaguirre Herbal Vintage
What makes it distinctive
  • Founded in 1884, based in El Morell (Tarragona).
  • Range includes 'Clásico', 'Reserva', 'Selección 1884' and 'Herbal Vintage' versions.
  • Use of secret botanical blends (around 80 herbs and spices) and artisanal production.
  • The 'Reserva' versions are aged in oak barrels; the company claims to have early introduced the concept of 'Vermouth Reserva' in Spain.
  • Commercial presence in numerous countries (official site indicates international distribution).

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