Cocchi Americano Bianco Vermouth 75 cl 16,5%

Golden light from the hills of Piedmont, a hint of cinchona bark and orange peel in the glass – the taste of an aperitif whose recipe hasn't changed in over a century.

Expert's Description

Cocchi Americano Bianco Vermouth is an Italian aromatised white wine from Piedmont, fortified and flavoured with cinchona bark, gentian and citrus, bottled at 16.5% ABV.

The vermouth was created in 1891 by Giulio Cocchi, a young pastry chef who established his business in the town of Asti in north-western Italy. After blending the botanicals, the wine is left to marry for a year before bottling, a process unchanged since the recipe's creation. Today, Giulio Cocchi is run by the Bava family, themselves distinguished producers of Moscato d'Asti.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe pear, honey-roasted fig, elderflower, peach, a touch of bell pepper, sultana and orange marmalade.

Palate

Full and lightly spiced, honeyed yet tart citrus fruit with a bitter edge of gentian.

Finish

Honey and citrus rounded off by a fresh, tart marmalade note.

Specifications

Distillery: Giulio Cocchi
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Type: Vermouth
ABV: 16.5%
Size: 75 CL
EAN no.: 8007117010061
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed chilled over ice with a twist of orange peel, or as a substitute for discontinued Kina Lillet in a classic Vesper Martini.

Flavour Profile

Bitter, Citrus, Honeyed, Herbal, Elegant

Did You Know?

Cocchi Americano Bianco is widely regarded by bartenders as the best substitute for the long-discontinued Kina Lillet, which is why it features in James Bond's famous Vesper Martini from Casino Royale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cocchi Americano Bianco Vermouth?

It's an Italian aromatised white wine from Piedmont, flavoured with cinchona bark, gentian and citrus, and bottled at 16.5% ABV.

What does Cocchi Americano Bianco taste like?

It offers ripe fruit notes of pear and peach, honeyed sweetness and a bitter, herbal finish from gentian and cinchona bark.

What's the best way to serve Cocchi Americano?

Classically it's enjoyed chilled over ice with a slice of orange, but it's also used as a substitute for Kina Lillet in cocktails like the Vesper Martini and Corpse Reviver No. 2.

Who produces Cocchi Americano?

It's produced by Giulio Cocchi in Asti, a company founded in 1891 and today owned by the Bava wine family.

What's the alcohol content of Cocchi Americano Bianco?

The bottle is 16.5% ABV.

Can Cocchi Americano be used instead of Kina Lillet?

Yes, its high cinchona bark content makes Cocchi Americano Bianco bartenders' preferred substitute for the discontinued Kina Lillet in classic recipes.

What sets Cocchi Americano apart from regular vermouth?

Where traditional vermouth is typically wormwood-based, Cocchi Americano belongs to the quinquina family, where cinchona bark takes the lead role and delivers a more pronounced bitterness.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

As an aromatised wine, it should be stored cool and dark after opening and is best enjoyed within a few months to preserve its fresh aromas.