Berto - Rosso Vermouth (1L)
The recipe dates back to the 1930s and was resurrected by the Italian chef Federico Ricatto. His vision was to create Piemontese Vermouth that could stand on its own as an aperitivo or digestivo. Bèrto is the nickname for Alberto, Federico’s nephew, who was born around the time he was recreating the recipe. Federico recommends consuming their vermouth in wide glasses or in a tumbler with ice and an orange peel.
It's an easy idea to understand. The union between fine Piedmontese wines, aromatic herbs, exotic spices and crystalline sugar generates a classic red vermouth. The slow aging in steel tanks gives the product a surprising garnet color with amber reflections that elegantly accompanies the classic vinous olfactory imprint elegantly on the nose supported by hints of vanilla and citrus.At the moment of tasting, it releases all its elegance by opening up in a light alcoholic embrace prelude to a long and satisfying presence rich in subtle spicy and bitter returns.We recommend serving at room temperature in large glasses accompanied by chocolate pralines dark chocolate and hazelnuts grit, or in tumbler with ice and orange peel.
Staff Description
Almost like a half-step between amaro and vermouth. A favorite of mine to enjoy on the rocks with an orange peel at the end of the night.
Berto Description
Founded in 1890, the distillery of Castelnuovo Don Bosco was purchased in 1906 by Carlo Quaglia, the great-grandfather of the current distillery director. A succession of fathers passing the historical and traditional knowledge of distillation, liqueur, and vermouth production to their sons, and each son adding their own vision brings us to present day. The current ambition of the distillery is to preserve the multitude of traditional liqueurs and vermouths of Piedmont
