Strucchi Vermouth di Torino Bianco Vermouth Italy 75 cl 16%

Picture Turin on a late afternoon in the 1920s. The cafés are filling up, glasses are clinking, and a glass of white vermouth is passed across the bar as a small welcome to the evening. That mood is exactly what Strucchi is trying to bring back.

Expert's description

Strucchi Vermouth di Torino Bianco is an Italian aromatised wine from Piedmont, spiced with wormwood and herbs, bottled at 16%.

The bottle belongs to a newer range of four products — Bianco, Rosso, Dry and a Bitter — created as a tribute to the oenologist Arnaldo Strucchi, whose 1907 book on Vermouth di Torino laid the groundwork for the rules that still define the style today. The base wine comes from Italy and first goes through a maceration, where herbs release their aroma into an alcohol-based solution. The wine is then fortified and aromatised with that herbal extract, before a two-day "mariage" rest lets the flavours settle together. Finally the vermouth is carefully filtered and tasted before bottling.

It's a Bianco in classic Turin style — sweet enough to feel approachable, but held up by a dry, herbal backbone that keeps it from ever tipping into cloying.

Taste

The nose offers white wine and green grapes with a touch of lime zest, bay leaf and a hint of baked apple. On the palate the same white wine acidity carries through, joined by marjoram, thyme and rosemary, while coriander adds a light citrus edge. The sweetness is kept in check by a fine bitterness, and the finish lands soft, with baked apple, a touch of cinnamon and a final, dry herbal note.

Specifications

Name: Strucchi Vermouth di Torino Bianco
Producer/Distillery: Vermouth Strucchi
Region/Country: Piedmont, Italy
Type: Italian Vermouth di Torino Bianco
Main ingredients/Flavourings: Italian white wine, wormwood, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, coriander
ABV: 16%
Size: 75 CL
Production method: Herb maceration, fortification and aromatisation of white wine, a two-day mariage rest and filtration
EAN no.: 8053178610023
Allergens: Contains sulphites
Serving suggestion: Best served chilled, over ice with a slice of orange or a twist of lemon peel. Also excellent in a Martini or a simple highball with tonic and fresh herbs

Flavour profile

Herbal · Dry · Lightly Sweet · Citrus-fresh · Slightly Bitter

Did you know?

Every bottle in the Strucchi range carries a portrait of an iconic woman or man from the early 1900s, drawn by Piedmontese artist Riccardo Guasco. The Bianco edition is dedicated to Greta Garbo, while the Rosso honours Mata Hari.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Strucchi Vermouth di Torino Bianco

Is Strucchi Vermouth di Torino Bianco sweet or dry?

It sits somewhere in between. There's a clear sweetness from the white wine base, but it's kept in check by the herbs' bitterness, so it never tips into cloying.

Can it be enjoyed on its own, or is it made for cocktails?

Both. It's designed to be enjoyed chilled and neat as an aperitif, but it also works well as the base in a Martini or a light highball with tonic.

What's the difference between Strucchi's Bianco, Dry and Rosso vermouths?

Bianco is the sweetest and most herbal of the three, Dry is drier and more citrus-driven, while Rosso is darker, bolder and more spiced, with notes of orange peel and tobacco.

What does "Vermouth di Torino" actually mean?

It's a protected geographical indication (PGI) for aromatised wines produced in the Turin region under specific rules, originally set out by oenologist Arnaldo Strucchi in 1907.

Does Strucchi Bianco pair well with food?

It works well with lighter dishes such as fresh cheeses and fish-based tapas, where the herbal, citrus-fresh notes don't overpower the food.

Why is it called Strucchi?

The range is named after Arnaldo Strucchi, a Piedmontese oenologist whose 1907 book on Vermouth di Torino became a central source for today's production rules for the style.