Cocchi Vermouth di Torino

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OVERVIEW: The last remaining example of appellation Vermouth di Torino to comply with all of the classical requirements, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino has been produced since 1891. Cocchi uses estate Moscato as the wine base, and vibrant, spicy botanicals such as cocoa, citrus, ginger, and rhubarb. In contrast with other popular Italian vermouths, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino retains wines of Piedmont as the base and avoids a heavy sheen of vanilla that clashes with other cocktail ingredients. Vermouth di Torino stands apart as one of only two protected geographical indications of origin for vermouth, and is the style referenced by classic cocktail books when discussing “Italian vermouth.”
ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Cocchi has produced wine-based aperitifs and traditional Piemontese sparkling wines since 1891. Founder Giulio Cocchi was a young pastry chef from Florence, but relocated to Asti in Italy's Piemonte region and established himself as a winemaker. His Aperitivo Americano, Barolo Chinato and defining vermouths became darlings of the Belle Epoque and the Italian Futurist periods, and by 1913 there were twelve Cocchi tasting bars in the region.
Since 1978, the company has been owned and operated by the Bava Family, themselves highly regarded producers of sparkling wine in Monferrato and Langhe. Today, the winery maintains its artisan character and follows Giulio’s original recipes to craft the distinctive wines that have made Cocchi renowned worldwide.