Long Island winery Channing Daughters produces a range of limited-run dry vermouths. On the palate, it tastes crisp and exceedingly dry. Featuring white wine, sugar, brandy, and up to 50 botanicals, Contratto has a strong bittersweet flavor profile akin to tonic water.
Serve with a citrus-forward gin with dialed-back juniper Japanese, perhaps? Complete it with a lemon twist. Carpano is aromatic and floral with bright citrus notes. The residual sugar in its bianco-style vermouth makes it a robust match for olive brine in a dirty Martini. Some of our favorite bottlings are Cocchi Americano bittersweet, citrusy, floral and buttery all at once , Mauro Vergano Bianco vegetal, herbal and bittersweet , Lillet Blanc tons of floralility with a honeyed sweetness , Mancino Bianco Ambrato grapefruit, chamomile, menthol and ginger , and Dolin Blanc Cotton Candy grapes, apricots, wet stone and honeysuckle.
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Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences! Cookie Policy More information about our Cookie Policy. Since vermouth is a fortified wine, it is slightly high in alcohol when compared to non-fortified wine. Every vermouth recipe is slightly different, though there are two main styles: dry vermouth and sweet vermouth.
The two are typically used for different applications. Dry vermouth is also known as white vermouth or French vermouth. It is often clear or very pale yellow in color. The name "dry" signifies its flavor profile and it often contains just 5 percent sugar. Its blend of botanicals pairs well with gin to make classic martinis. Sweet vermouth is also known as red vermouth or Italian vermouth thanks to its color and origin.
It has a significantly sweeter profile than dry vermouth and can include up to 15 percent sugar. While it is sweet, it's not as intense as sweet liqueurs like amaretto. Sweet vermouth can also have a notable vanilla aroma mixed with notes of spice and herbs, making it a perfect pair with dark spirits like whiskey and brandy.
Although it is most common to see red sweet vermouth, a white version—labeled as bianco or blanc— is also produced. The aromas and flavors in vermouth can vary widely depending on the style and maker. Dry vermouths are light-bodied and low in tannins and can have a floral, herbal, and fruity nose and flavor profile with a bracingly dry finish.
Sweet vermouths are often medium-bodied with some tannins and tend to exhibit dark fruits, spice, vanilla, caramel, cocoa, and herbs. Because the flavors and sweetness can range so widely, it's best to taste a number of quality vermouths to find your favorite.
Dry vermouth came along in and was created by Joseph Noilly of France.
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