An aromatised drink based on sparkling wine. The natural riches of the Bizeljsko wine area have helped to develop an unforgettable and distinctive style.The wine is full in flavour, its special impact provided by a natural peach flavouring. It is served very cold alongside fruit desserts, or simply on its own.
Enjoy this fruity sparkling drink with elderflower and lime taste. Served with ice cold and garnished with a few mint leaves this drink would be a highlight.
HUGO is an aromatized sparkling wine-based drink. Its basis is sparkling wine, produced by tank or. the Charmat method, in which the Sauvignon variety and some other typical varieties of the wine-growing region of Styria Slovenia predominate.In the cellars of Radgonske gorice, we were the only ones to add a fresh note of natural elderberry syrup, which conjures up a pleasant and delicate elderberry taste. The lightness of the drink is reflected in the low alcohol level of 4.5% Vol., And the bubbles give HUGU extra freshness.
Enjoy this fruity sparkling drink with wine and natural flavors. Served with ice cold and garnished with a few mint leaves this drink would be a highlight.
Refreshing fusion composed of lemons from the Mediterranean area and white wine. A drink that creates a new taste experience totally unique and ideal to withstand high temperatures.
The golden madame is the oldest apéritif of the range. Ready and at your service, all year long. She’s the heart of Lillet and will melt yours!Close your eyes & smell the flowers.Then, taste the aromas of candied oranges, honey, pine resin & exostic fruits.Long aromas that will last to the end of your journey – until the next one begins of course!
A fresh, lively and refreshing drink that cannot be resisted. A new sparkling wine full of freshness and fruitiness. Ideal for enjoying at any moment of the day. Serve chilled.
Sparkling sweet rose wine, based on yellow muscat with a lower % alcohol (7%).We offer it chilled to 5°C, on its own as an aperitif, but it also goes well with fruit and cheese plates, grilled poultry, salads, desserts or as an addition to cocktails.
*** BOTTLES WITH A DAMAGED LABEL (FLOOD) *** Enjoy this fruity sparkling drink with elderflower and lime taste. Served with ice cold and garnished with a few mint leaves this drink would be a highlight.
A fresh, lively and refreshing drink that cannot be resisted. A new sparkling wine full of freshness and fruitiness. Ideal for enjoying at any moment of the day. Serve chilled.
Sparkling sweet rose wine, based on yellow muscat with a lower % alcohol (7%).We offer it chilled to 5°C, on its own as an aperitif, but it also goes well with fruit and cheese plates, grilled poultry, salads, desserts or as an addition to cocktails.
Giusti Vermouth is an artisanal product made with a selection of red and white wines, and aromatized with 19 botanicals such as spices, bitter roots and bealing herbs (thyme, rosemary, lavender, black pepper, majaron, muškatni orešček in vanilija). It ages slowly in old barriques of Balsamic Vinegar from the Giusti family, the oldest producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. To drink straight or on the rocks with a twist of lemon or orange. Or in mixology, for all the best Italian Aperitivo Cocktails and for Old Classic drinks like Manhattan or Martinez.
Je produkt mediteranske kulture, spojene z izborom odličnega vina in velikim izborom naravnih citrusov ter rdečega sadja kot so češnje, jagode ter maline.
Giusti Vermouth is an artisanal product made with a selection of red and white wines, and aromatized with 19 botanicals such as spices, bitter roots and bealing herbs (thyme, rosemary, lavender, black pepper, majaron, muškatni orešček in vanilija). It ages slowly in old barriques of Balsamic Vinegar from the Giusti family, the oldest producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. To drink straight or on the rocks with a twist of lemon or orange. Or in mixology, for all the best Italian Aperitivo Cocktails and for Old Classic drinks like Manhattan or Martinez.
If you are also a lover of aromatised wine, you already know that this is a wine with added fruits, spices, herbs and flowers, acids and extracts obtained by maceration of aromatic plants or their parts, most often wormwood.
You probably already also know that although we often speak of floral, fruity notes in a wine, in this particular case, these flavours were subsequently artificially added to the wine by the producers.
As we witness the era of the awakening of aromatised wines, it is high time we explained why aromatised wines are so special and – most importantly – which one to choose.
You can always use health or Hippocrates as an excuse!
Aromatised wines are nothing new, as they are said to have originated in Ancient Greece. Some even believe that they were invented by Hippocrates himself, who mixed wine with real wormwood and other spices, all for health purposes!
If you think you have never tried aromatised wine before, think again – have you ever tried, say, Hugo? Martini? Or pampered yourself with a cocktail like Manhattan? Well, then you have.
Types of aromatised wine
Besides the aforementioned addition of aromas and other ingredients, grape must and/or alcohol, colourings and sugars may be added to aromatised wines.
In Slovenia we have three main categories of aromatised wine:
● aromatised wine (e.g. vermouth),
● aromatised wine-based drinks (e.g. sangria and mulled wine),
● aromatised cocktails from wine products.
The king of all aromatised wines – vermouth
Vermouth is the most commonly used aromatised wine, as it is used in cocktails and famous commercial brands such as Martini, which are used all over the world. It can be dry or sweet, red, white, pink or orange. Herbs, peels and spices are traditionally added to it.
In addition to vermouth, the most popular aromatised wines include the French Lillet Blanc, the Italian aperitif Americano, usually served with soda, and Quinquina, a Spanish aromatised wine.
Common questions
How to drink aromatised wine
Aromatised wines are most often used in cocktails such as Martini, Negroni or Manhattan, but if you are not exactly a fan of these, you can also enjoy quality aromatised wine on its own or with a little soda or tonic. Lillet Blanc, a French aromatised wine made from Bordeaux wines, for example, is often served poured over ice, garnished with orange peel. Its alcohol level is 17%, and after a sip you will detect exceptional summer flavours, such as citrus.
Compared to the taste of white vermouth, Lillet’s flavours are much softer and much more reminiscent of wine. It is drunk chilled (6 to 8 °C) or with ice, and the French most often indulge in it on its own. Have a glass midweek after work, decorated with orange or lemon peel – just like the French, who know very well how to enjoy life.
There are also glasses on the market that are made especially for this aromatised wine (at first glance, they resemble glasses for red/white wine). They are intended primarily for connoisseurs who wish to turn their enjoyment of aromatised wine into a very special experience for all the senses.
What does a real French Lillet Blanc taste like?
If you are interested in the taste of the famous Lillet Blanc, find it in our store and pamper yourself with a delivery right to your home terrace. But while you await its arrival, we will tell you this much: Lillet Blanc aromatised wine has a fruity flavour, contains sauvignon blanc and semillon wine and various fruits. The perfect choice for spring afternoons and summer evenings in the best company!