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Vermouth is an internationally renowned flavored wine, created in Turin in 1786. In Italy it is often served as an aperitif or as a digestif. A primary ingrendient of numerous cocktails and not only that! Alchermes has vermouth as an ingredient. It can also be used in cooking to add flavor to dishes such as sauces, stews, marinades, rice dishes.
It can be drunk in many ways: neat with ice, cold but without ice, white with a slice of lemon, red with a slice of orange and can be paired with a variety of foods, such as cheeses, cured meats, and seafood. Imagine how delighted your guests will be, a super tasty aperitif!
Let’s find out all its curiosities!
It is an aromatized wine that is flavored with botanicals, such as herbs, spices, and roots, and fortified with additional alcohol, typically brandy. It has multiple flavors together; herbal, fruity, bitter, floral, spicy. A vermouth’s flavour profile is all very dependent on the blend of botanicals used. While some lean heavily into citrus like orange and lemon peel, others rely more on herbs and spices for a more savoury, bitter taste.
It is made by infusing wine with various botanicals, adding additional alcohol, and sweetening the mixture with sugar. The mixture is then aged for several months in oak barrels to allow the flavors to meld together.
Is vermouth a wine or alcohol? Vermouth is a fortified, aromatized wine, which means that it is a wine base that has spirits, herbs and spices added to it. Since it is an alcoholic beverage, it should be consumed in moderation.
Vermouth was first created in Italy in the late 18th century as a medicinal tonic. The version we know today is the work of Carpano, a Piedmontese herbalist. However, in the past, it is said that as early as Hippocrates liked to drink wine flavored with herbs, spices and honey, and similar wine was widespread in Greece and ancient Rome. In the 1600s a wine left to infuse with herbs and wormwood was also prepared in Germany but was not marketed.
There are two main types of vermouth: sweet (also known as red or Italian vermouth) and dry (also known as white or French vermouth). Sweet vermouth is usually reddish-brown in color and has a sweeter, more complex flavor profile, while dry vermouth is pale yellow and has a more subtle, herbal flavor.
Another important difference is that between white and red vermouth. Red is distinguished by its amber coloring, due to the addition of caramel. Its alcohol content is 16-17% and it was the first to be produced on an industrial scale. White is characterized by a sweet, flavored taste and has an alcohol content of 17% vol.
The important thing, however you want to drink it, is the preservation. It should be stored in a cool, dark place and consumed within a few months of opening to ensure the best flavor.
Vermouth is a key ingredient in many classic cocktails, including the Manhattan, Negroni, and Martini. It can also be enjoyed on its own, either chilled or over ice. There are many brands of vermouth available, but some of the most well-known include Carpano, Cinzano, Martini & Rossi, Noilly Prat, and Punt e Mes.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in it, with many craft distilleries and bars creating their own unique blends and flavors. This trend has helped to elevate the status of vermouth as a sophisticated and versatile beverage.
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