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Botanicals in the Vermouth
Although Vermouth was born in Italy, most of the botanicals used in this aromatized fortified wine are not typical of Italy, like for example the Wormwood. Let’s discover together the secret of this famous Italian Aperitif. Wormwood / Artemisia Absinthium Every producer has its own proprietary recipe, their own maceration, and extraction process, and a tradition passed generation through generation. Nonetheless, there are some ingredients that must be in the Vermouth recipe. For example, the wormwood, which actually gives the name to this wine: Vermouth comes from the German word Wermut and it means wormwood. Even if wormwood was one of the original and central botanicals of the medicinal wine,…
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Vermouth
Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine flavored with various botanicals (roots, barks, flowers, seeds, herbs, and spices) of which each producer has his own secret recipe. The two styles are dry and sweet. We are working on this Vermouth description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Looking for interesting books about Vermouth and Aperitivi?– Aperitif: A Spirited Guide to the Drinks, History and Culture by Kate Hawkings– Vermouth: A Spirited Revival by Adam Ford Additionally, you can discover other Italian Spirits.
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Nebbiolo Rose’
Nebbiolo Rose’ is a grape found in Piedmont and it is a distinct variety than Nebbiolo. It is used in the blend together and its addition is in perfume (rose petals) more than the color. We are working on this Nebbiolo Rose’ grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Piedmont.  Â
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Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo is considered one of the greatest Italian red grape varieties. Its name comes probably from the word Nebbia, fog in Italian. Everybody knows that Nebbiolo grows in Piedmont, it actually grows also in other region but it is also given different names. The most important synonyms are Chiavennasca in Lombardy, Picotener, or Picotendro in Valle d’Aosta. It is also called Spanna around Novara and Vercelli in Piedmont. We are working on this Nebbiolo grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of…
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Malvasia di Schierano
Malvasia di Schierano is a grape from Piedmont. This aromatic red grape is mostly used for making sweet wines. We are working on this Malvasia di Schierano grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Piedmont.
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Malvasia di Casorzo
Malvasia di Casorzo is a grape found in Piedmont in the Casorzo d’Asti area. It is probably the most fragrant Malvasia thanks to its thick skin and the pulp rich in geraniol (an aromatic molecule). We are working on this Malvasia di Casorzo grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Piedmont.
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Grignolino
Grignolino is a grape from the Monferrato hills of Piedmont. The name derives from grigole which means grimace in Piedmontese. We are working on this Grignolino grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Piedmont.  Â
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Freisa
Freisa is a grape that grows in Piedmont and it was once a very fashionable grape. Now it lost some popularity. The name comes from the Latin Freisa, meaning strawberry due to its strawberry-like aromas. We are working on this Freisa grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Piedmont.  Â
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Brachetto
Brachetto is an ancient aromatic grape from Piedmont. It is mostly known in sparkling wines and it has a passito version too. We are working on this Brachetto grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Piedmont.  Â
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Barbera
Barbera is among the most planted Italian red grape varieties. It is mainly grown in Piedmont but found also in Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, and Sardinia. We are working on this Barbera grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Piedmont.  Â
