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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