When you think of Vermouth do you think of it as just a mixer for your martini?
Vermouth is actually a wine! Wine must make up at least 75% of the total volume of a Vermouth, so it is very much a wine!
From its ancient medicinal roots in 1050 BC China to its evolution in Italy as an aperitif, I’m diving into what Vermouth really is and why it’s so significant in the wine world.
I’m digging into how Vermouth is crafted, the types of wine involved, and the unique botanicals that give Vermouth its distinctive flavors. Plus, I break down Vermouth from extra dry to sweet. And if you are curious about how to drink Vermouth, I’m covering that as well!
So, tune in and get ready to see Vermouth in a whole new way!
Top Vermouth Producers:
Italy: Antica Formula, Cocchi, Martini, Cinzano, Chazalattes, Del Professore, Mauro Vergano, Punt e Mas, Bonme
France: Noilly Prat, Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambery, Quintinye Rouge Vermouth Royal, Harry Lester
Spain: El Bandarra, Casa Mariol Vermut Negre, Miro Rojo, Yzaguirre Rojo, Lustau, La Copa, St. Petroni Blanco Vermut, Atxa
Germany: Belsazar, Ferdinand’s
UK: Sacred, Asterley Bros, Wermod, Albourne Estate
USA: Quady Winery, Atsby, Ransom Dry, Imbue
Australia: Regal Rogue, Causes and Cures, Maidenii
To Learn More About Vermouth
Check out “A Spirited Guide to Vermouth” by Jack Adair Bevan
Jack is an award-winning food and drink writer and one of the first restaurateurs to make his own vermouth.
Includes history, production, how to drink it, and lots of cocktail recipes!
Episode Highlights:
- What is Vermouth?
- Is Vermouth a wine?
- The history of Vermouth
- Medicinal uses for Vermouth
- How is Vermouth made?
- What spices and herbs are in Vermouth?
- Common botanicals in Vermouth - Quassia, Star Anise, Bergamot orange, Cardamom, Galangal, St John’s Wort, Juniper, Wormwood, Cassia, Gentian
- Different styles of Vermouth
- How to drink Vermouth
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