Cocchi Vermouth di Torino - Piemonte

A delicious sweet vermouth made in the Turin style (one of only two protected geographical indication of origins for vermouth – the other being Chambéry where Dolin is produced) from a base of Moscato d'Asti with rich flavors of cocoa, rhubarb, and citrus.

Cocchi (pronounced co-KEY, you rubes) was founded in 1891 by Guillo Cocchi, a bartender in Florence before following his dream and moving to Asti to become a sparkling winemaker  (a maker of sparkling wine, not a winemaker that sparkles) and distiller.  The company was Cocchi-owned until 1971 when it was purchased by the Bava family who still run it today.

Terrific on its own or as an ingredient in a classic cocktail recipe.  Its flavor profile occupies a middle ground between Carpano Antica and Punt e Mes.