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Vermouth / Aromatized Wine

BONAL FRANCE Gentiane Quina Aperitif Wine #677474 / 750ml / $18.99

Made close to the French alps in St. Laurent du Pont, this is a fortified wine infused with gentian, cinchona and other herbs to a recipe created in 1865. Bittersweet with green grapes, prune, figs, plump sultana, liquorice and citrus with gentian and quinine bitterness. Neat, with a twist; or enhance drinks in place of sweet red vermouth. 5+ Stars Difford’s Guide. CAPITOLINE USA, WASHINGTON DC Capitoline is made by hand in small batches, aromatized with a series of botanicals creating a balanced, unique drinking experience. Unlike most commercial vermouth production, the base wines are carefully selected as a critical part of Capitoline’s foundation. Rose Cordial Vermouth N/V #946879 / 750ml / $25.99 The base wine is aromatic and dry, stainless steel fermented, blended white wine. Fortified with red winter wheat spirit infused with 15 botanicals and spices. Tasting notes: Gentian, artichoke, citrus, rhubarb root, quinine, ginger. White Cordial Vermouth N/V #378962 / 750ml / $25.99 The base wine is Rosé of California, whole cluster, carbonic Sangiovese. It is fortified with red winter wheat spirit infused with 13 botanicals and spices. Tasting notes: Seville orange, lemon, nutmeg, clove, quinine, fresh herbs.

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 of the Cocchi aperitifs and vermouths are made with indigenous Piedmontese varietals, like Moscato, Brachetto and Nebbiolo. Dopo Teatro #400155 / 500ml / $19.33 This ‘Vermouth Amaro’ has been created according to the original recipe by Giulio Cocchi where Artemisia was enriched with rhubarb, quassia wood, chiretta and a double infusion of cinchona. The addition of Barolo Chinato to the base wine gives delicately red nuances and a further soft and complex note – totally Cocchi style. Vermouth di Torino #677456 / 750ml / $15.33 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

COMOZ FRANCE Established in 1856, Comoz was the second-oldest of Chambéry vermouth producers after Dolin, and was perhaps the first to produce the crystal-clear Blanc style. Introduced in 1881, Comoz Vermouth

Blanc expressed Claudius Comoz’s selection of wines, plants and fruits, many of which come from the hills above Chambéry.

Comoz Blanc Vermouth #153656 / 750ml / $13.84

True to its historic character, Comoz Blanc is less sweet than other vermouth blanc, with notes of stone fruits, alpine flowers and a deep, resonant undercurrent of wormwood. Drink on the rocks with a twist, or mix with gin, vodka, or blanco tequila

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