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Categories: Vermouth, Americano, Quinquina/Chinato, Vino Amaro, Sparkling Wine, Red Wine

Located in northwest Italy, the Piedmont region is perhaps Italy’s most esteemed and distinctive wine region: home of Barolo and Barbaresco; Barbera d’Alba and Barbera d’Asti; Dolcetto; Asti and Moscato d’Asti; as well as Alta Langa, Brachetto d’Acqui, Erbaluce di Caluso, Favorita, Friesa, Gavi di Gavi, Gattinara, Ghemme, Grignolino, Roero-Arnesis, Timorasso and Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato. Piemonte is also renowned for its classic Vermouth di Torino as well as its vino amaro. During the emergence of the modern vermouth trade, Piemonte was a part of the same political unit, the Kingdom of Sardinia, as Savoie, France — home of Vermouth de Chambéry.

    Vermouth
    Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry bottle

    Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry

    ItalyPiemonteVermouth di Torino DOP 17.0% ABV

    17.0% ABV

    Giulio Cocchi brings its unique expression of Piemontese grapes to the world of dry vermouth. Cocchi Extra Dry Vermouth di Torino combines the freshness of a Cortese wine base with local mountain wormwood, Menta di Pancalieri peppermint, and lemon over a backbone of angelica, coriander, and cardamom. Use Cocchi Extra Dry in a Martini with robust gins, or spritz with tonic water. The silky vinous texture of Cocchi Extra Dry is ideal for classic whiskey cocktails that call for dry vermouth, such as the Old Pal and the Scofflaw. At aperitif hour, Cocchi Extra Dry is ideal to pair with young cheeses. Full details

    Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry label
    Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’ bottle

    Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’

    ItalyPiemonteVermouth di Torino DOP 16.0% ABV

    16.0% ABV

    The last remaining example of appellation Vermouth di Torino to comply with all of the classical requirements, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’ has been produced since 1891. Cocchi uses estate Moscato as the wine base, and vibrant, spicy botanicals such as cocoa, citrus, ginger, and rhubarb. In contrast with other popular Italian vermouths, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’ retains wines of Piedmont as the base and avoids a heavy sheen of vanilla that clashes with other cocktail ingredients. Vermouth di Torino stands apart as one of only two protected geographical indications of origin for vermouth, and is the style referenced by classic cocktail books when discussing “Italian vermouth.” Full details

    Cocchi Vermouth di Torino ‘Storico’ label
    Cocchi “Dopo Teatro” Vermouth Amaro bottle

    Cocchi “Dopo Teatro” Vermouth Amaro

    ItalyPiemonte 16.0% ABV

    16.0% ABV

    The name ‘Dopo Teatro’ refers to the late-evening, “after theater” service at restaurants and cafes in Torino, a gathering time for a sip of something bittersweet and maybe a small bite to eat. This “vermouth amaro” (vermouth with additional bitter elements) starts with the Moscato-based Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino, to which winemaker Giulio Bava adds robust Nebbiolo wine, local gentian, rhubarb root, chiretta and quinine. The result is a robust amaro that retains the refreshing acidity of the original vermouth. Ideal for cask strength or peated whiskeys as well as mezcal or gin, or pairing with spicy salami or intense chocolate preparations. Full details

    Cocchi “Dopo Teatro” Vermouth Amaro label
    Americano
    Cocchi Americano Rosa bottle

    Cocchi Americano Rosa

    ItalyPiemonte 16.5% ABV

    16.5% ABV

    Throughout its history, Giulio Cocchi has used the aperitif wine Americano profile to highlight the fine aromatic grapes of Piemonte. In Cocchi Americano Rosa, the Brachetto d’Acqui wine base provides the white rose and rich berry notes typical of the famous sparkling wine of the same variety, while the addition of rose and ginger to the traditional bitter base provides a rounder profile. Full details

    Cocchi Americano Rosa label
    Cocchi Americano Bianco bottle

    Cocchi Americano Bianco

    ItalyPiemonte 16.5% ABV

    16.5% ABV

    Made to the same recipe since 1891, this Moscato-based aperitif wine has long been a staple of Asti. While the Americano name implies a gentian focus, the wine also includes quinine and citrus for a flavorful, refreshing profile. In Piemonte it is served chilled with ice, a splash of soda and a peel of orange. Cocchi Americano Bianco’s combination of fruit, spice and bitter undertones can perfect a number of classic mixed drinks. This same profile makes it splendid pairing with all kinds of pickles, nuts, charcuterie and cheeses. Full details

    Cocchi Americano Bianco label
    Quinquina/Chinato
    Cocchi Barolo Chinato bottle

    Cocchi Barolo Chinato

    ItalyPiemonte 16.5% ABV

    16.5% ABV

    Renowned in Piemonte since its introduction in 1891, Cocchi Barolo Chinato is a wine of DOCG Barolo infused with quinine bark, rhubarb, ginger, cardamom, cocoa, and a variety of other aromatic spices. Round and rich, yet with the deep back palate one expects of Barolo, this wine possesses the definition necessary to be an ideal digestif or pairing with dark chocolate. Serve as you would a high-quality port or Madeira, or use in lieu of sweet red vermouth in a luxurious Manhattan. You would not be alone in finding this to be the Rolls Royce (or Maserati) of Italian dessert wines. Full details

    Cocchi Barolo Chinato label
    Vino Amaro
    Cardamaro Vino Amaro bottle

    Cardamaro Vino Amaro

    ItalyPiemonte 17.0% ABV

    17.0% ABV

    Cardamaro is a longstanding product of what is today an 8th-generation winemaker in Canelli d’Asti. The primary flavors of Cardamaro are cardoon and blessed thistle, with gentle undertones of spice. The wine base provides a pleasing texture and allows for pairing with robust cheeses, soft or hard. Mix Cardamaro with cider or ginger ale, or use in place of vermouth for an earthier take on classic cocktails. Cardamaro can also be used in place of whiskey for subtle cocktails, such as with Dolin Rouge in the Lower Manhattan. Full details

    Cardamaro Vino Amaro label
    Sparkling Wine
    Cocchi Piemonte Brut NV bottle

    Cocchi Piemonte Brut NV

    ItalyPiemontePiemonte DOC 12.0% ABV

    12.0% ABV • Méthode Charmat

    Cocchi employs a classic blend of estate pinot nero and chardonnay for this sparkling wine, which adds intricacy, cut, and intensity to the rich apple, pear, and floral notes. Ideal as an aperitif or to make a particularly nice Spritz. Full details

    Cocchi Piemonte Brut NV label
    Cocchi Alta Langa Bianc d’ Bianc 2010 bottle

    Cocchi Alta Langa Bianc d’ Bianc 2010

    ItalyPiemonteAlta Langa DOCG 12.5% ABV

    12.5% ABV • Méthode Traditionnelle

    DOCG Alta Langa is the top appellation for sparkling wines in Piemonte. The requirements are very strict, including use of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and at least 30 months for the second fermentation in bottle. Full details

    Cocchi Alta Langa Bianc d’ Bianc 2010 label
    Cocchi Alta Langa Bianc d’ Bianc 2009 bottle

    Cocchi Alta Langa Bianc d’ Bianc 2009

    ItalyPiemonteAlta Langa DOCG 12.5% ABV

    12.5% ABV • Méthode Traditionnelle

    DOCG Alta Langa is the top appellation for sparkling wines in Piemonte. The requirements are very strict, including use of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and at least 30 months for the second fermentation in bottle. Full details

    Cocchi Alta Langa Bianc d’ Bianc 2009 label
    Cocchi Alta Langa Rosa 2012 bottle

    Cocchi Alta Langa Rosa 2012

    ItalyPiemonteAlta Langa DOCG 12.5% ABV

    12.5% ABV • Méthode Traditionnelle

    DOCG Alta Langa is the top appellation for sparkling wines in Piemonte. The requirements are very strict, including use of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and at least 30 months for the second fermentation in bottle. Full details

    Cocchi Alta Langa Rosa 2012 label
    Cocchi Asti NV bottle

    Cocchi Asti NV

    ItalyPiemonteAsti DOCG 7.0% ABV

    7.0% ABV • Méthode Charmat

    ASTI is produced by Cocchi through a slow fermentation in steel vats of the Moscato Bianco picked from the family’s Colline Astigiane vinyard in the Asti hills. Creamy and delicate to taste, with a very scented aroma. The label’s colors match the flags that parade at the start of the ‘Palio d’Asti’ festival. Full details

    Cocchi Asti NV label
    Cocchi Brachetto d’Acqui NV bottle

    Cocchi Brachetto d’Acqui NV

    ItalyPiemonteBrachetto d’Acqui DOCG 7.0% ABV

    7.0% ABV • Méthode Charmat

    Cocchi makes Brachetto d’Acqui after a slow, controlled fermentation of its estate Brachetto grapes in steel tanks. Cocchi Brachetto d’Acqui is drier, higher-acid, and more defined than virtually any other example on the market, but it still has the fun and fruit for accompanying sorbet or cookies. Full details

    Cocchi Brachetto d’Acqui NV label
    Red Wine
    Casa Brina Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 2015 bottle

    Casa Brina Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 2015

    ItalyPiemonteRuchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG 12.0% ABV

    12.0% ABV

    Strikingly aromatic, with notes of rose petal, violet, black cherry and bitter almond, Casa Brina Ruchè di Castagnole Monferratto boasts a classic Piemontese structure and complexity, its firm tannins reminiscent of Nebbiolo (at a fraction of the price). With air, it takes on a gentle spice and rustic elegance. Approachable now, it should age well for more than a decade. Full details

    Casa Brina Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 2015 label