Vermouth 2023 500ml

Wine Description for Vermouth 2023 500ml by Salicutti

Colour & Appearance

Luminous ruby red with a characteristic rusty rim that reveals the herbal infusion and natural oxidation process.

Nose

Uncompromisingly authentic. Wormwood and turmeric dominate the first impression, followed by earthy root notes and balsamic hints of tincture. Chamomile and dried herbs complement the aromatic spectrum – an olfactory profile that recalls the original, medicinal tradition of vermouth. Nothing saccharine, no concessions to the mainstream.

Palate

Here the full seriousness of this vermouth reveals itself. The attack is radically dry, built on extract rather than sugar. The bitterness of wormwood, nettle and yarrow comes through clearly – not for the faint-hearted. Yet those who embrace it are rewarded with impressive complexity: mint and lemon verbena provide fresh counterpoints, whilst mace and acacia honey contribute subtle warmth and roundness. The astringency is precise, almost surgical – a vermouth for connoisseurs.

Finish

Long, dry and characterised by persistent bitterness. The 16 different herbs and spices resonate in layers, the barley distillate lends structured depth.

Terroir & Origin

From Montalcino’s first biocertified winery. The Sangiovese vines planted in 1994 grow on soils that have never been treated with conventional pesticides – a foundation for uncompromising purity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The base is pure Sangiovese, aromatised with 16 carefully selected herbs and spices. Fortified with barley distillate to 22% vol., minimally rounded with acacia honey. Artisanal, without compromise.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Neat as an aperitif for the experienced palate. Classically in a Negroni or Manhattan. Excellent with Parmigiano Reggiano, air-dried salumi or dark chocolate with high cocoa content.

Special Features

A serious, artisanal vermouth that revives the original idea of the drink – without concessions to modern sweetness trends. Equally fascinating for purists and mixologists alike.