A red Vermouth, please.
VER-mut — two syllables, stress on first. The Italian pronunciation drops the final 'h'.
Ordering vermouth as a standalone aperitivo drink — very popular in Piedmont where vermouth was invented.
'Vermut' (vermouth) is a fortified wine aromatised with herbs and botanicals. It was invented in Turin in the 18th century. Drunk straight, on ice, or in cocktails (Negroni, Americano, Spritz). Martini, Cinzano and Carpano are the famous Turin brands.
Un Carpano Antico Formula.
A Carpano Antico Formula.
The original 1786 Turin vermouth — considered the finest in the world
Un Vermut bianco ghiacciato.
A chilled white vermouth.
White vermouth ('bianco') is sweeter and lighter than red
Un Vermut con soda e limone.
A vermouth with soda and lemon.
A longer, lighter drink — the 'Americano' base without Campari
Vermouth was invented in Turin in 1786 by Antonio Benedetto Carpano. It quickly spread to France and then the world. The Turinese tradition of 'l'ora dell'aperitivo' (aperitivo hour) with vermouth and small snacks ('cicchetti') is the ancestor of the modern Italian aperitivo culture.