Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Rosso

Rich. Complex. The benchmark of traditional Italian vermouth.
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Rosso is a masterclass in Italian aperitivo culture. Deeply aromatic, beautifully balanced, and crafted according to a recipe that dates back to 1891, it represents everything that has made Piedmont the spiritual home of vermouth. Whether enjoyed neat, over ice, or at the heart of a perfectly balanced Negroni or Manhattan, this is a bottle that showcases the remarkable depth and elegance of authentic Vermouth di Torino.

Produced in Asti by Cocchi, the Rosso expression remains remarkably faithful to the original recipe created by Giulio Cocchi over 130 years ago. The protected Vermouth di Torino designation guarantees both its regional identity and adherence to the traditions that transformed Turin into the birthplace of modern vermouth during the eighteenth century.

Unlike many sweeter commercial vermouths, Cocchi Rosso is built upon quality Italian wines rather than simply neutral alcohol. The wine is slowly infused with an extensive selection of botanicals, including wormwood, cinchona bark, gentian, rhubarb, bitter orange peel, sandalwood, vanilla, cocoa, and warming spices. The result is extraordinary complexity, where sweetness is beautifully counterbalanced by herbal bitterness and vibrant freshness.

Its distinctive amber-red colour comes from a gentle infusion of caramelised sugar, while the nose opens with captivating aromas of orange peel, dried cherries, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, sandalwood, and Mediterranean herbs. As the wine evolves in the glass, notes of liquorice, bitter herbs, and delicate floral nuances emerge, revealing layer upon layer of aromatic complexity.

The palate is rich yet remarkably poised. Flavours of candied orange, dark berries, baking spices, cocoa, and sweet herbs unfold over a silky texture, before wormwood and gentian provide a refined, pleasantly bitter backbone. The finish is exceptionally long, warming, and elegantly balanced, lingering with notes of citrus peel, spice, and aromatic herbs that invite another sip.

For cocktail enthusiasts and aperitivo lovers in Ireland, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Rosso is one of the finest examples of traditional Italian vermouth available today. While it creates exceptional classics such as the Negroni, Manhattan, and Americano, it is equally rewarding enjoyed on its own over ice with a slice of orange, allowing its remarkable botanical complexity to take centre stage.

Why we love it:
Few vermouths achieve the balance that Cocchi Rosso does. Wonderfully rich without becoming cloying, intensely aromatic without overwhelming the palate, it delivers incredible complexity whether sipped neat or mixed into world-class cocktails. Once you experience a Negroni made with Cocchi, you'll understand why bartenders around the world hold it in such high regard.