Ratings
94
Identity
| Producer | Fratelli Branca Distillerie |
| Vol | 1 |
| Classification | vermouth |
| Grapes | Muskateller, Italian white grape varieties from Romagna, Italian white grape varieties from Puglia, Italian white grape varieties from Sicily |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Beautiful amaranth and bright with amber reflections |
| Aroma | Vanilla, saffron, dried fruits like raisins, cloves, candied citrus peel, fig, dried cherries, spiced gingerbread, bitter orange peel, almonds, caramel, bay leaves, chocolate, coffee |
| Palate | Full-bodied, rich, dense, intense with flavors of vanilla, raisin, cloves, cassia, bitter orange, saffron, caramel, bay leaves, chocolate, coffee, orange peel, tea, oak, fruit and herbal spices |
| Finish | Long-lasting, intense finish with notes of vanilla, bitter orange, dates, cocoa beans, cherries, saffron, and spices |
| Food Pairing | Ideal with dark chocolate, orange peel, as an aperitif or digestif, and in cocktails like Negroni, Manhattan, Bronx, and Americano |
| Aging Potential | Can be aged for several years but best consumed young for freshness |
| Serving Glassware | Aperitif or cocktail glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 16.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged in oak barrels for several months |
Interesting facts
| First modern vermouth created in 1786 by Antonio Benedetto Carpano in Turin; originally served to King Vittorio Amedeo III; produced in limited quantities with antique formula |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8004400007203 |
| Weight | 2160 |
| Cork | Natural cork |