Vittore Vermouth Red 75 cl 15%

In Valencia's old harbour district, Benedetto Valsangiacomo blended his first vermouth in the early 1900s from a secret family recipe.
Vittore Red still carries that legacy forward, decade after decade.

Expert's Description

Vittore Red is a Spanish vermouth with an ABV of 15%, based on white wine made from the Macabeo grape from the Valencia region.

The vermouth is produced by the Spanish family winery Cherubino Valsangiacomo, which has been making vermouth since 1904 following the original recipe devised by Benedetto Valsangiacomo. Today the tradition is carried on by the fifth generation of the family. The base wine is infused with 24 Mediterranean and Alpine botanicals, including gentian, wormwood, coriander, sage, oregano and chamomile, and its golden colour comes from caramelised grape must.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is balsamic with Mediterranean herbs such as oregano, fennel and thyme, alongside a touch of liquorice and fresh citrus.

Palate

The palate balances acidity and sweetness with notes of cinnamon, liquorice and cloves.

Finish

The finish is pleasantly bitter from the herbs and lingers long on the palate.

Specifications

Distillery: Cherubino Valsangiacomo
Region/Country: Valencia, Spain
Type: Spanish Vermouth
ABV: 15%
Size: 75 CL
Serving suggestion: Serve over ice with a slice of orange and an olive, or as the base of a classic vermouth cocktail.

Flavour Profile

Spiced, Balsamic, Bitter, Citrus, Mediterranean Herbs

Did You Know?

Did you know that Vittore Red is Valencia's oldest vermouth, still made to the same formula that Benedetto Valsangiacomo devised more than a hundred years ago?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vittore Red?

Vittore Red is a Spanish vermouth from Valencia, based on white wine from the Macabeo grape and spiced with 24 Mediterranean botanicals.

What does Vittore Red taste like?

The vermouth has a balsamic, herbal flavour with notes of cinnamon, liquorice and cloves, finishing with a pleasant bitterness.

How should Vittore Red be served?

It is traditionally enjoyed over ice with a slice of orange and an olive as garnish.

Can Vittore Red be used in cocktails?

Yes, it works well in classic vermouth-based cocktails calling for a rounded, spiced red vermouth.

Where does Vittore Red come from?

It is produced by the Spanish family winery Cherubino Valsangiacomo in Valencia.

How old is the recipe behind Vittore Red?

The recipe dates back to the early 1900s and was devised by Benedetto Valsangiacomo, the family's third generation.

Why does Vittore Red have a golden-red colour?

The colour comes from added caramelised grape must, which is part of the traditional recipe.

How long does an opened bottle of Vittore Red last?

As vermouth is wine-based, the bottle should be kept chilled and enjoyed within a few weeks of opening for the best flavour.