Vermouth Amaro

Reference

Italy, France

ABV16-18% — bitter vermouth category
Sub-styles
Bitter VermouthGentian VermouthAlpine Bitter

Tasting Notes

Gentian, wormwood, cinchona, dark herbs, artichoke, bitter orange, black tea, quinine. The wine base should remain perceptible beneath the bitterness — if it tastes like pure amaro, it's crossed the line.

Brand Guide

Well

Punt e Mes ($16-22)

Call

Cocchi Dopo Teatro ($28-35)

Premium

Cardamaro ($28-35)

Top Shelf

Braulio Riserva vermouth-style ($35-45)

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The Story

The vermouth that forgot sweetness and embraced the apothecary's bitter discipline.