House-Made Fortified Wine

Vermút in Spain is much more than a drop or two in a martini. It’s a whole industry of fortified wines of varying qualities, aging, and ultimate flavor. Like sherry or wine, vermút is taken seriously, and may have an afternoon hour dedicated to it, la hora de vermút. The drink is joined by salty snacks like olives, cheeses, meats, or canned seafood—the unassuming hero of Spanish gastronomy.