Vermouth tasting with snacks at Vinopremier Goya

An aperitif with an explanation: in the Vinopremier wine shop on Calle Goya, the shop's team serves a selection of vermouths in different styles and explains which botanicals they contain, how sweetness and bitterness are balanced and why each glass tastes different. Between glasses there are snacks chosen to go with them, because the idea is to try vermouth where it works best: at aperitif time and with something to nibble.

Botanicals, bitterness and what is in the glass

It is an introductory tasting, designed for people who drink vermouth but have never stopped to compare it. The shop's listing gives it as two hours, and the description speaks of two and a half hours, so allow a bit more than the bare minimum. There are sessions at midday and in the afternoon; the specific dates appear in the calendar on the listing itself. Capacity is 20 people and the venue is accessible. At the time of this check the ticket cost €30, on offer, against the usual price of €55. The website sells only to over-18s.

Goya 118, between O'Donnell and Manuel Becerra metro

The wine shop is at Calle Goya, 118, in the Salamanca district. The shop itself recommends O'Donnell metro, on line 6, about five minutes' walk; the shop mentions a car park at Goya, 115. Buy your ticket on the tasting's listing: it arrives instantly by email, with one QR code per attendee that you show on your phone. If you do not know which day suits you, you can buy a voucher and redeem it later for a date. With six or more people you can ask for a private session.