Bordiga Vermouth di Torino Excelsior

Refined. Noble. Profound.
In the world of vermouth, few names command the same reverence as Bordiga, and none capture its artistry quite like Vermouth Excelsior. This is not just a vermouth — it’s a masterpiece, an homage to over a century of Piedmontese craftsmanship. Handcrafted in small quantities using Nebbiolo-based wines from the Langhe and infused with a secret selection of over thirty alpine herbs and spices, Excelsior is Bordiga’s ultimate expression of depth, harmony, and elegance.

Every element is meticulously curated — from the base wine’s refined tannic structure to the botanical infusion that unfolds in cascading layers of flavour. The first impression is rich and aromatic, offering bitter orange, gentian root, vanilla, wormwood, and wild mountain mint. On the palate, Excelsior reveals its full complexity: sweet and dry intertwine, the herbal core softened by notes of cocoa, clove, and red fruits. The finish lingers like an Italian sunset — warm, contemplative, and endlessly refined.

Vermouth Excelsior stands proudly at the summit of Bordiga’s range, an icon of slow craftsmanship and mountain purity. It’s a spirit that belongs as much in the glass of a connoisseur in Ireland as it does in a Turin café — a timeless link between the Alps and the wider world.

Why we love it:
Vermouth Excelsior is a statement piece — rich, expressive, and deeply rooted in both viticulture and craftsmanship. Using aged Nebbiolo da Barolo as its core, it brings the elegance of fine wine to the world of aperitifs. This is a vermouth to sip slowly, gift proudly, or treasure in the cabinet of a true connoisseur.