Vermouth Amaro
ReferenceItaly, 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.