Product Description: Madonna is our dry white vermouth — Ontario's first artisanal vermouth, made in Prince Edward County since 2017. Over 20 herbs, spices, and flowers from our gardens.
Tasting Notes: A rich bouquet of florals — lavender, lilac, and chamomile on the nose. The palate is light golden apple with sumac threading through different flowers on each sip.
Winemaker's Notes: The inspiration behind this wine comes from the winemaker's childhood memories of his mother's herb garden. He enlisted local growers and began to forage from the farm, collecting everything fresh and infusing the wine with them. Made from a blend of wines — every year we retain approximately 1/3 of inventory and blend into new production, similar to a modified solera method, to build character and consistency.
Technical Details:
- Variety: Blend of estate wines, botanical infusion
- Appellation: VQA Ontario
- Alcohol: 15.5%
- Style: Dry white vermouth
- Botanicals: 20+ herbs and flowers, estate-grown
Food Pairing Suggestions:
- Light cheeses — chèvre, brie, feta
- Grilled seafood with herb butter
- Salads with citrus dressing
- Fruit-based desserts or simply as an aperitif
Serving Suggestions: Our favourite way is a spritz — Madonna + soda + a twist of orange peel + ice. Otherwise serve chilled at 7–11°C in a small wine glass or coupe, or on the rocks.
"This is something really special from anywhere in Ontario. There is a freshness and concentration of aromas and flavours that make this incredibly easy to sip on its own." — Andre Proulx, Andrewinereview.ca
"The flavours are smartly balanced, with none dominating. And fans of bone-dry martinis may be happy to know this is one very dry vermouth." — Beppi Crosariol, The Globe and Mail
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I serve Madonna Vermouth?
Our favourite way: a spritz. Madonna + soda + a twist of orange peel + ice. Refreshing, low-effort, balances the botanicals perfectly. Otherwise: chilled 7–11°C in a small wine glass or coupe, or on the rocks.
What food pairs well with Madonna Vermouth?
Light cheeses (chèvre, brie, feta), grilled seafood with herb butter, fruit-based desserts (raspberry sorbet, cherry clafoutis), salads with citrus dressing. Or just on its own as an aperitif.
What is vermouth? Is Madonna vegan?
Vermouth is a fortified wine infused with herbs, spices, and flowers. Madonna is our dry white vermouth — Ontario's first artisanal vermouth, made since 2017 with 20+ botanicals from our gardens. Vegan. 15.5% ABV. Dominated by lavender, lilac, and chamomile.
How long will Madonna Vermouth keep after opening?
Re-cap and refrigerate. 1–2 months. Fortified wines hold up much longer because of the higher alcohol.
Where can I buy Madonna?
Direct at the winery, online (Ontario only), or at select restaurants through our licensee program. Not currently at the LCBO.
