Why it matters
The producer
Charlotta Nyfeldt started and runs Spriteriet. Her background behind the bar and in spirits sales fed into an idea for a drinks production business in 2017. Spriteriet released its first two products in September 2018.
Production follows the season and each growing year, drawing inspiration from surrounding vegetation and plants gathered from the wild. For vermouth, the producer begins with wine and uses gentler seasoning so that herbs and berries remain integrated. Swedish flora supplies the reference point, and almost all of the botanicals are gathered by the producer. The seasoning changes with each vintage.
Wines to know
The range in view
The named range is organized around three vermouths and one aperitif: Spriteriet Röd Vermouth, Spriteriet Torr Vermouth, Svensk Vermouth Spriteriet and Spriteriet Amber Aperitif. Detailed compositions vary by vintage.
Röd Vermouth 2023 begins with Domaine de Majas Rouge 2023 from Roussillon, blending 40% Carignan, 37% Grenache and 23% Syrah. Redcurrant, lingonberry and fresh herbs shape the aroma. The palate has a soft red-fruited base with chervil, dill seed, wormwood and sweet vernal grass, followed by freshness, balance and depth.