{"product_id":"cocchi-americano-bianco-aperitivo","title":"Cocchi Americano Bianco","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"613\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"101\"\u003eBright. Aromatic. The original Italian aperitivo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eCocchi Americano Bianco is one of Italy's most celebrated aromatised wines and a true icon of the aperitivo tradition. First created in \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"248\"\u003e1891\u003c\/strong\u003e by Giulio Cocchi, it has remained remarkably faithful to its original recipe, offering a captivating balance of citrus, herbs, floral aromas, and gentle bitterness. Despite its name, there is nothing American about its origin—the term \u003cstrong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e\"Americano\"\u003c\/strong\u003e refers to the pleasantly bitter (\"amaro\") character that became fashionable at the end of the nineteenth century.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eProduced in Asti by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCocchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Cocchi Americano is built on a base of quality Italian white wines, carefully infused with a secret blend of botanicals that includes gentian, cinchona bark, citrus peel, and aromatic herbs. The result is an aperitif that sits beautifully between vermouth and bitters—fresh and vibrant enough to enjoy on its own, yet complex enough to elevate some of the world's finest cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eAmong bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts, Cocchi Americano has earned legendary status. It is often considered the closest modern equivalent to the original Kina Lillet, the aperitif famously specified in Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel, \u003cem data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eCasino Royale\u003c\/em\u003e, for the iconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eVesper Martini\u003c\/strong\u003e. Today, it has become an essential ingredient in premium cocktail bars around the world, prized for its elegant bitterness and remarkable depth of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eIn the glass, it displays a brilliant pale gold colour with luminous reflections. The nose is immediately inviting, opening with aromas of grapefruit, lemon peel, white flowers, chamomile, fresh herbs, and delicate spice, all underpinned by subtle quinine notes that add intrigue without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eThe palate is wonderfully balanced, combining juicy citrus, ripe orchard fruit, floral elegance, and refreshing herbal complexity. Notes of orange zest, grapefruit, alpine herbs, and gentle spice lead into a pleasantly bittersweet finish where quinine and gentian linger with exceptional finesse. It is vibrant, refreshing, and endlessly moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eFor aperitivo lovers in Ireland, Cocchi Americano Bianco is one of those bottles that quickly becomes indispensable. Whether enjoyed over ice with soda, served with a slice of grapefruit, or mixed into a Vesper Martini, White Negroni, or Corpse Reviver No. 2, it delivers a level of sophistication that few aperitifs can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2484\" data-start=\"2465\"\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2487\" data-start=\"2484\"\u003eFew aperitifs are as versatile or as historically important as Cocchi Americano. Bright citrus, delicate botanicals, and refined bitterness come together in perfect harmony, making it equally enjoyable on a sunny terrace or behind a cocktail bar. Once you discover its freshness and complexity, it's a bottle you'll find yourself reaching for time and again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cocchi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54430827446618,"sku":"8007117010061","price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1745\/4426\/files\/Cocchi_Americano_Bianco_aperitivo.webp?v=1784323722","url":"https:\/\/vpmerchants.com\/products\/cocchi-americano-bianco-aperitivo","provider":"VP Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}