Binitord Vermut Negre named the Best Vermouth in the Balearic Islands for 2026

Binitord winery in Menorca has received major recognition at the 2026 Vinari Vermouth Awards of the Balearic Islands, winning the Best Vermouth in the Balearic Islands award with its Binitord Vermut Negre. The product has also earned a gold medal in the dark vermouth category, a double distinction placing this Menorcan creation among the most highly recognised in the Balearic Islands.

The two awards represent an important achievement for Binitord, a winery that forms part of Menorca's wine sector and, through this vermouth, further raises the profile of products made on the island within the world of gastronomic beverages.

The Best Vermouth award carries particular significance because it recognises the product across the competition as a whole, while the gold medal specifically acknowledges its quality within the dark vermouth category. This double recognition strengthens Binitord's position in a sector where tradition and the individual character of each creation play a fundamental role.

Vermouth, a drink with its own identity

Vermouth is a wine-based aromatised beverage with a long Mediterranean tradition. Its production involves the addition of plants, herbs, spices and other aromatic ingredients that help define its flavour profile.

Dark vermouths typically offer a balance between sweetness, bitterness and spicy notes, making them particularly associated with the aperitif tradition.

Binitord Vermut Negre belongs to this tradition, now strengthened by an award recognising its quality at the Vinari Awards.

Recognition for Menorcan produce

Winning these two awards also has significance beyond the winery itself. Wine and beverage production in Menorca has gradually diversified, with projects seeking to stand out through quality, identity and a strong connection to the territory.

Vermouth, traditionally associated with aperitifs, has also gained prominence in restaurants and cocktail bars, appearing increasingly on drinks menus.

From a gastronomic perspective, dark vermouth offers interesting pairing possibilities with Mediterranean appetisers such as olives, preserved fish, anchovies, aged cheeses, cured meats and small savoury dishes.

The distinction achieved by Binitord Vermut Negre confirms that Menorca can also excel in a beverage category with a strong tradition and increasingly specialised competition.

With the 2026 Vinari Award for Best Vermouth in the Balearic Islands and the gold medal for dark vermouth, Binitord adds two new distinctions to its project and helps raise the visibility of Menorcan gastronomic production beyond the island.

FOODIES ON MENORCA FACT SHEET

Product: Binitord Vermut Negre

Producer: Binitord

Web: https://www.binitord.com/

Origin: Menorca, Balearic Islands

Category: dark vermouth

Main award: 2026 Vinari Award for Best Vermouth in the Balearic Islands

Second award: 2026 Vinari Gold Award for Dark Vermouth in the Balearic Islands

Competition: Vinari Vermouth Awards of the Balearic Islands

Year: 2026

Recommended pairings: olives, anchovies, preserved seafood, aged cheeses, cured meats and Mediterranean appetisers