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Cited as a benchmark and classic version of vermouth by the Oxford Companion to Wine, Punt e Mes (Poont eh Mehss) is one of the world's most popular red vermouths. Not overly cloying like the many commercial vermouths, it can be served straight up, used to make red Martinis, mixed with gin to make classic Italian cocktails like Negronis and Americanos, and it is also excellent when served with fruit juices, sparkling mineral or tonic water. With an aroma of wormwood and hints of bitter herbs, Punt e Mes is a vermouth in its finest form. Its name ("point and a half") in the dialect of Turin, came from the day when an absent-minded stock exchange agent called out the trading floor term in old man Antonio Carpano's bar, asking for a vermouth with a half-dose of bitters. The concoction that evolved as Carpano Punt e Mes, is coffee-coloured, and based on white wine aromatised with a secret recipe of dozens of herbs and spices. Served over the rocks with a splash of soda, it is exotic in a surprising way: first a taste of cola-like sweetness, then sharply bitter at the back of the tongue, with a complex web of tastes in between.

Noilly Prat, known as 'the Rolls Royce of vermouths', is recognised by barmen all over the world as a premium cocktail ingredient. The characteristic taste of Noilly Prat is attributable to the blend of white wines, fruit essences, herbs and spices. When combined with oak ageing, the result is a truly excellent dry vermouth.After ageing the fruit essences, including raspberry and lemon, are incorporated, before twenty different herbs and spices are added. These botanicals gradually impart their flavour to the wine to create the delicate flavour of Noilly Prat Dry.

MARTINI is a true Italian icon. Established in 1863, MARTINI has a strong family heritage and has become the most acclaimed and cosmopolitan Italian drinks brand in the world.MARTINI Extra Dry was launched on New Year's Day 1900. Elegant, delicate and very cool, it is the essential ingredient and the perfect mixer. Characterised by its pale colour and fresh and fruity aromas, MARTINI? Extra Dry is delicious over ice with lemonade or apple juice.source: thedrinkshop.com

MARTINI is a true Italian icon. Established in 1863, MARTINI has a strong family heritage and has become the most acclaimed and cosmopolitan Italian drinks brand in the world.MARTINI Bianco is a fine blend of Italian white wine infused with herbs and sweetfloral botanicals and produces an aromatic yet delicate drink with notes of vanilla and citrus. Drink over ice with soda and a slice of lemon - the perfect Italian spritzer!source: thedrinkshop.com

Back in 1786, Benedetto Carpano created Antica Formula, thus starting the production of an entire new category of alcoholic drinks: the vermouth.Carpano Antica Formula is the Italian vermouth par excellence, actually the first vermouth ever, made from white wine, Piedmont's muscatel and the rich wines from southern Italy. Its taste and aroma come from carefully selected brewed mountain herbs. Its vanilla bouquet is matched by notes of spices and dried fruit such as star anise, orange peel and dates.Perfect to drink cold as an aperitif or after a meal, Carpano Antica Formula can also be used as an ingredient in refined cocktails, adding a special touch in new versions of great classics such as the renowned Negroni or the Americano. Among the latest creations there is the "Prince of Wales" cocktail, one of the most popular drinks in the prestigious Rivoli lounge bar at London's Ritz hotel.Carpano Antica Formula is produced in limited amounts and sold in valuable blown-glass bottles. Topped by a cork, the bottles come protected in refined packages. The label is a replica of the 1786 original one.Source - www.branca.it

Cocchi Americano means much more to Asti than a simple wine made with the infusion of herbs and spices. An aperitif par excellence. Cocchi's is widely regarded as the original Aperitivo Americano, and has been made continuously since 1891 using only natural ingredients. To aromatise the white wine a secret blend of herbs and spices, to name a few, gentian, cinchona and bitter orange peels, are added to the wine base which is then steeped over a period of time. In recent years Cocchi Americano has become a cult product in the circle of best sommelier and bartenders of the world. The complexity of this product is the first thing that surprises you. On the nose you initially detect notes of orange zest, orange flower and elderflower before more mature aromas of baked apple and pear drops emerge. Your palate will immediately appreciate the bitter/sweet balance as more bitter notes mingle with honey and citrus flavors, mainly orange and lemon zest. More wine-like characteristics become evident as the flavors develop into a long, vibrant finish, with the bitter and sweet notes remaining fresh until the end. Serve chilled with ice, a twist of orange peel and a splash of soda. 75cl, ABV 16.5%Source: www.cocchi.it

MARTINI is a true Italian icon. Established in 1863, MARTINI has a strong family heritage and has become the most acclaimed and cosmopolitan Italian drinks brand in the world.First created by MARTINI in 1863, MARTINI Rosso is the authentic vermouth: natural, elegant and refreshing.Characterised by subtle notes of orange and caramel, MARTINI Rosso has got a unique perfume, rich herbal notes and unmistakable dark colour. Mix it with lemonade or cranberry juice for the perfect summertime cooler.source: thedrinkshop.com

Throughout its history, the house of Cocchi has periodically produced alternative varieties of its Americano aperitif wine. Here the wine base is a blend of two aromatic varietals such as Brachetto and Malvasia famous for imparting notes of wild rose and summer berries. These are blended with herbs, fruit and spices, most notably gentian, cinchona and citrus like for the Bianco classic version, but with an extra addition of Ginger and rose petals. Enjoy with soda or tonic and a zest of grapefruit. A Royale sumptuous edition can be made topping it with Sparkling Brachetto d?Acqui DOCG.Source: www.cocchi.it

Caperitif is a South African aperitif made with Chenin Blanc grapes, quinchona bark and 35 native ingredients. Use this as you would with vermouth ? in a cocktail or add a splash to sparkling wine.

Unmistakably Cocchi in character, Vermouth di Torino is one of only two geographically protected AOC vermouths (the other being Chambery). This Storico Vermouth di Torino follows the regional tradition of using fine Moscato wine as its base, which is then infused with a secret recipe of local and exotic botanicals. This is a remarkably complex aperitif wine. On the nose, you immediately find aromas of singed orange peel, vanilla, and caramel. Over time, faint menthol notes develop into aromas reminiscent of dandelion and burdock. This vermouth is very full flavored, the palate immediately detecting a bitter, earthy character which is very well balanced against the sweeter notes of licorice, orange zest and sugar. A very bold, long finish, with the bitter/sweet balance staying with you to the end. Traditionally drunk on its own or over ice, this vermouth will also add another dimension when used as an ingredient in your classic cocktails.75cl, ABV 16%  Source: www.cocchi.it