Calissano
Calissano Vermouth di Torino Bianco NV
About
Casa Vinicola Luigi Calissano e Figli was founded in Alba in 1872. The winery, not only produced the classic wines of the Langhe Area and sparkling wines in the traditional way but also vermouth, the aromatized wine that was never absent from Piedmontese tables at the time.
Production Process
The formation of the tincture begins after extracting the aromatic essences of the herbs and spices at the basis of the Calissano recipe using various alchemical techniques that range from maceration in alcohol to the distillation of essential oils. The tincture is then combined with the wine base, the sugar is added and, after being fortified a little, the product is left to age for a few months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
An intense straw-yellow color; it immediately imparts a fine, sweet and lingering citrus note fused with a spicy complexity that is imparted in particular by Elecampane, Curcuma Zedoaria and Cardamom. It is complex, engagingly sweet and with prolonged persistence on the palate thanks above all to the excellent alcoholic strength and structure of the base wine, Gavi. Any cloudiness is the natural evolution of the raw materials employed in the artisanal processing of the recipe.
Serving Suggestions
Excellent as an aperitif, both straight or with an ice cube and sliver of orange peel, or as a complement to classic international cocktails; a lovely end to a meal or for savouring in a moment of relaxation.
Country
Italy
Category
Vermouth
Ingredients
pure Gavi DOCG; selection of 12 different species of herbs and spices; alcohol, sugar, water
ABV
18
Proof
36
Sizes Available
750 ML