Antica Formula

Italy, Piedmont, Vermouth di Torino
Bottle
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