Manuel Acha 'Atxa' Vino Vermouth Blanco, Basque Country, Spain NV
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
Destilerías Acha is one of the oldest businesses in continuous operation in the Basque Country of Spain. Destilerías Acha grew and gained recognition as one of Spains top distilleries until it began to fall into neglect in the 1980s, but when Gabriel Acha took control of the distillery in 2002, he brought it back to solid ground. Gabriels revitalization renewed traditional products like the Pacharán Acha and traditional Basque vermouths and drew inspiration from the example of founder Manuel Acha in exploring new territory. Achas classically Basque vermouth syncs beautifully with the broader vermouth tradition in Spain, heavily represented in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Basque Country.
- Vinification: Achas classically Basque vermouth syncs beautifully with the broader vermouth tradition in Spain, heavily represented in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Basque Country. The botanicals are macerated in aguardiente – produced in a 130 year-old copper pot still – and blended into a neutral Airén wine base.
- Tasting Notes: Acha Blanco has a distinct profile, bringing together fresh floral notes (think honeysuckle and elderflower) with their signature green herbal bitterness. Finishes with a soft Bazooka bubblegum note that is both exciting and familiar.
- Pairing Notes: Achas Blanco vermouth is an incredible pairing for bright, citrus-forward gins – try it with Suze for a White Negroni – as well as blanco tequila, vodka, Luxardo maraschino, Green Chartreuse, fino sherry, and Do Ferreiro Orujo.
In restaurants throughout the Basque Country, a weekend meal begins with a ceremonial vermouth service. Decanters of vermouth are presented on a tray with ice, sparkling water, olives, wedges of cut citrus, and two small bitters bottles: one full of Campari and the other filled with London Dry Gin. Each guest dictates their preferred garnish and ingredients, which the waiter then serves tableside
Destilerías Acha is one of the oldest businesses in continuous operation in the Basque Country of Spain. Destilerías Acha grew and gained recognition as one of Spains top distilleries until it began to fall into neglect in the 1980s, but when Gabriel Acha took control of the distillery in 2002, he brought it back to solid ground. Gabriels revitalization renewed traditional products like the Pacharán Acha and traditional Basque vermouths and drew inspiration from the example of founder Manuel Acha in exploring new territory. Achas classically Basque vermouth syncs beautifully with the broader vermouth tradition in Spain, heavily represented in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Basque Country.
- Vinification: Achas classically Basque vermouth syncs beautifully with the broader vermouth tradition in Spain, heavily represented in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Basque Country. The botanicals are macerated in aguardiente – produced in a 130 year-old copper pot still – and blended into a neutral Airén wine base.
- Tasting Notes: Acha Blanco has a distinct profile, bringing together fresh floral notes (think honeysuckle and elderflower) with their signature green herbal bitterness. Finishes with a soft Bazooka bubblegum note that is both exciting and familiar.
- Pairing Notes: Achas Blanco vermouth is an incredible pairing for bright, citrus-forward gins – try it with Suze for a White Negroni – as well as blanco tequila, vodka, Luxardo maraschino, Green Chartreuse, fino sherry, and Do Ferreiro Orujo.
In restaurants throughout the Basque Country, a weekend meal begins with a ceremonial vermouth service. Decanters of vermouth are presented on a tray with ice, sparkling water, olives, wedges of cut citrus, and two small bitters bottles: one full of Campari and the other filled with London Dry Gin. Each guest dictates their preferred garnish and ingredients, which the waiter then serves tableside