Ep 90

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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