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COCCHI ITALY, PIEDMONT Cocchi has produced wine-based aperitifs and vermouths since 1891. Since 1978, the company has been owned and operated by the Bava Family, themselves renowned producers of still and sparkling wine in Monferrato and Langhe. Because of this great winemaking history, all the Cocchi aperitifs and vermouths are made with indigenous Piedmontese varietals, like Moscato, Brachetto and Nebbiolo. Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 36PF / 750ML / This Moscato-based vermouth is a true Vermouth di Torino - one of the only two protected geographical indication of origins for vermouth. The rich, vibrant flavor profile offers complex notes of cocoa, citrus fruit, and rhubarb, backed by a balanced bitter undertone. Enjoy neat or mixed in classic cocktails. “Bottles You’ll Want to Try” Esquire 5 Stars Difford’s Guide 3.15 96pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge Cocchi Americano Aperitif Wine 33PF / 750ML / 2 COP Americano Bianca is based on white wine from Italy’s Piedmont region, fortified then aromatized using botanicals including cinchona, gentian, and citrus. Cocchi Americano is crisp and citrusy with a delicate bitter edge and gives many of the classic’s new life, with the bitter element playing an effective counterpoint to the other flavors in the drink. Excellent as a simple aperitif, poured over ice with a splash of club soda and a slice of orange. 5 Stars Difford’s Guide Cocchi Americano Rosa 33PF / 750ML / 2 COP Americano Rosa has the lush mouthfeel and weight of a sweet vermouth, the fruit of a sangria, and the spice of a mulled wine, finishing with a tingle of bitterness on the tongue. It’s absolutely delicious. 4.5 Stars Difford’s Guide Cocchi Barolo Chinato DOCG 33PF / 500ML / 1.0L / 2 COP Made from old Barolo infused with quinine bark, rhubarb, ginger, and other aromatic spices. Rich and complex with flavors unparalleled in wines of its category. Pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate; also may be used Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry, released on the year of Cocchi’s 130th anniversary. A classic-style vermouth from local Cortese grapes (same grape used for Gavi DOCG), which is then married with lemon peels and Piedmontese mint as well as botanicals such as wormwood, angelica, coriander and cardamom for a fragrant and perfectly balanced character. Cocchi Extra Dry is an extremely elegant stand-alone vermouth with fresh apple, melon and white flower notes from the wine, beautifully balance with the aromatic botanical notes of cardamom, wormwood, coriander and angelica. The Piedmontese mint and lemon peels bring herbaceous notes and brightness to the palate, creating a unique personality. 2 COP to enhance cocktails in place of vermouth. Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry 34PF / 500ML

COMOZ FRANCE Established in 1856, Comoz was the second oldest of Chambéry vermouth producers after Dolin and was the first to produce in a crystal-clear style. Comoz came to fame as the essential vermouth in the El Presidente cocktail in Cuba. Comoz Vermouth Blanc 32PF / 750ML Comoz is less sweet than other vermouth blanc, with notes of stone fruits, alpine flowers, and a deep, resonant undercurrent of wormwood. This deeper profile marries whiskey better than any other pale vermouth. 5+ Stars Difford’s Guide

Fortified Wine has had dis tilled spirit added to increase ABV and preserve it. Port, Sherry, and Madeira are the most common examples. Aromatized wine is forti fied wine that has been infused with herbs and botanicals. Most aromatized wines have a prom inent bitter element to balance their natural sweetness. Wormwood is the backbone botani cal for vermouth. Even the name “vermouth” is de rived from the “wermut” infused German wines that came before it.

Cinchona bark is the source of qui nine, which most people are used to as a flavor com ponent in their

tonic water. Aromatized wines with quinine are commonly known as quinquina or chinato. Gentian root or flower is most commonly seen in Americano style aromatized wines. It’s also used commonly in many aperiti vo liqueurs.

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