Based upon the original recipe created by Antonio Benedetto Carpano, this is a robust and versatile Sweet Vermouth (and a less intense, more user friendly version of Antica Formula), perfect for Negroni’s.
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Based upon the original recipe created by Antonio Benedetto Carpano, this is a robust and versatile Sweet Vermouth (and a less intense, more user friendly version of Antica Formula), perfect for Negroni’s.
Its spicy, citrusy hints come together in a harmonious blend of flavours, complimenting the wormwood notes on the finish, which give this classic vermouth a balanced and smooth unique taste.
Starting with a base of Moscato wines from Piedmont, stronger wines from southern of Italy are also used to add a dark aromatic essence. Its colour derives from the combination of the wine base and the 100% natural burnt sugar.
Carpano was founded in 1786 by Antonio Benedetto Carpano, who owned a wine bar in the centre of Turin on the Piazza Castello. It is part of the Fratelli Branca group.
Carpano is made in the Piedmond region of Italy, with the base wines are sourced from Romagna, Puglia and Sicily.
A full on, outrageously delicious sweet vermouth, laden with deep red wine tones accentuated by vanilla. Fantastic to use in the likes of a Martinez or a Negroni.
"The first vermouth I fell in love with, I think it works wonders in a negroni with a bourbon aged gin and in my opinion the best vermouth for a classic Rye based Boulevardier, the winter spice and rich cherry notes are just wonderful."
The story goes that in 1870, a stockbroker, caught up in a discussion with colleagues whilst in the Carpano wine shop ordered his usual vermouth with an added half a measure of bitter, using the...
"I’ve always thought of Punt E Mes as a very grown-up vermouth, it’s a big bitter beast, almost chewy, it’s the dive bar of Vermouths."
Carpano Bianco has a light straw-like yellow colour, a fresh and complex aroma with an easily identifiable vinous note. The citrussy and exotic fruit flavours help it stand out as a great vermouth...
SKU: H06093NV