Antica Formula Carpano Vermouth

Nose:  Rich and deep, with baked oranges, fruit compote, raspberry, dried mixed peel, oxidised red wine, thick-cut marmalade, marinated cherries, black tea and vanilla and wood tannins from the oak maturation.

Palate:  Medium-bodied but very characterful, with the aromas from the nose surprisingly intense and long-lasting on the palate.  The orange peel / marmalade, tea and oak flavours seem most prominent but with plenty of other fruit and herby spices behind.

Finish:  Long and persistent, slightly drying.  Marmalade and bitter orange liqueur.  Very moreish.

Comment: Easily the most interesting and complex red vermouth we've tried.  Unmistakably Italian, you can tell this is the real thing.

Nose: An initial whiff of peat smoke, freshly cut tree bark, clove and honey is followed by berry fruit and vanilla.

Palate: The intense, sweet and sour palate is complex with fruity, red berry notes and bitter orange.

Finish: The finish is tangy and at the same time fresh and cleansing. The dying flavour is zesty orange and stewed dates.

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