Vermouth

Carpano is the oldest brand of Vermouth and was the first Vermouth, invented in 1786 in Turin by Antonio Benedetto Carpano. The Antica Formula 1 was created shortly after. Flavorings include vanilla from Madagascar, Tahiti and Papua New Guinea, Iranian saffron and wormwood the Italian mountains. It has a bouquet and palate of dried fruit, spices, vanilla, raisin and cloves. 16.5%abv

Italy- Sweet and bitter with a hint of rust on the nose. The taste is initially light and sugary, in stark contrast to Cynar's dark color. The herbal/vegetal qualities really shine through on the palate. The finish is bitter, akin to a light espresso finish.