Silvio Carta Vermouth Italy 75 cl 18%

Where Sardinia's western coastline meets the salt wind, rosemary and laurel grow wild between the rocks. Just a few kilometres from the sea, the Carta family has for generations hand-picked the island's wild herbs and steeped them into wine that becomes vermouth. Silvio Carta's Vermouth Rosso carries that coastline with it in every glass.

Expert's Description

Silvio Carta Vermouth Rosso is an Italian Vermouth from Sardinia, based on Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Riserva and bottled at 18% alcohol.

The wine behind the vermouth rests for 12 years in small Sardinian chestnut barrels before being infused for two to three months with hand-picked botanicals such as helichrysum, myrtle leaves, thyme and artemisia. All the herbs are harvested in the Carta family's own gardens in Baratili San Pietro, where the company was founded in the early 1950s.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense scents of Mediterranean scrubland - rosemary, laurel and pine needles - meet resin and pine nuts over a base of faint, salty marine notes.

Palate

The palate is intense, soft and round, well balanced with the alcohol, with recurring waves of herbs and ripe fruit.

Finish

The finish is decisive and clean, with a long mineral trail reminiscent of sea air over Sardinian rocks.

Specifications

Distillery: Silvio Carta
Region/Country: Sardinia, Italy
Type: Italian Vermouth
ABV: 18%
Size: 75 cl
Serving suggestion: Enjoy chilled over ice, or lengthened with soda or tonic water for a different kind of aperitif. Also works well in classic cocktails such as a Negroni or an Americano.

Flavour Profile

Herbal, Mediterranean scrubland, Round, Mineral, Balanced

Did You Know?

Did you know that the base wine for Silvio Carta Vermouth Rosso is a 2006 Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Riserva that spent 12 years in small chestnut barrels long before it ever became vermouth?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Silvio Carta Vermouth Rosso?

Keep the bottle cool and dark, and refrigerate it once opened. An opened vermouth stays at its best for around 4-6 weeks in the fridge with the cork or cap firmly in place.

What is the best way to serve it?

Serve it chilled, ideally over ice, or lengthened with soda or tonic water and a slice of orange. It also works as a base for classic cocktails such as a Negroni or an Americano.

How does Rosso differ from other vermouth styles?

The Rosso style is darker, sweeter and spicier than a dry Bianco vermouth, with clear notes of herbs, resin and ripe fruit from Sardinia's coastal scrubland.

Who is behind Silvio Carta?

Silvio Carta is a family-owned company from Baratili San Pietro in Sardinia, founded in the early 1950s and today run by the family's third generation.

What is the vermouth's base wine?

The base is a 2006 Vernaccia di Oristano DOC Riserva, rested for 12 years in Sardinian chestnut barrels before being infused with local herbs.

Does the vermouth pair well with food?

Yes, it works well as an aperitif before a meal, particularly alongside tapas, olives or a well-aged cheese.

Is Silvio Carta Vermouth Rosso sweet?

Yes, as a Rosso vermouth it is sweeter and darker than a Bianco or Servito style, with a round, balanced sweetness from ripe fruit.