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July 2026

Featured vermouths this month

Four artisan vermouths for July: Murcian barrel-aged, Alicante mountain white, organic Madrid oak-aged and Valdepablo organic red from Aragón. Aperitivo with identity and craft.

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The highest-scoring vermouths on Vermutpedia.

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Value for money

Our top 3 budget picks

Three affordable vermouths that shine in the glass.

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Guides, articles and cocktails

Country rankings, vermouth fundamentals, comparisons and recipes with recommended bottles from our catalogue.

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Fundamentals

Vermouth designations: Reus, Torino and Chambéry

From Piedmont’s PGI to the Reus legend and the French Alpine school: how the great vermouth traditions are recognised and enjoyed.

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Fundamentals

History of vermouth

From Italian Piedmont to Spanish cellars: vermouth chronology, from Carpano in 1786 to the contemporary artisan renaissance.

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Featured comparisons

Head-to-head

Martini Rosso vs Carpano Punt e Mes

Two icons of Italian red vermouth sharing the same Vermutpedia Score (6.5/10), but with very different profiles: approachable sweetness versus bar-ready bitterness.

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Head-to-head

Yzaguirre Reserva vs Perucchi Gran Reserva

Two great Catalan reserves in litre format: twelve months in barrel against a thirty-six-month solera, and a gap of almost half a point in our score.

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Buying guide

Best vermouth for Negroni

Negroni demands red vermouth with bitterness, body, and controlled sweetness. These seven references span from the classic bar standard to Spanish reserves.

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Featured recipes

Easy · Rocks or Old Fashioned glass

Negroni

The quintessential Italian trio: gin, red bitter, and red vermouth in equal parts. Bitter, herbal, and timeless.

Easy · Balloon or Highball glass

Americano

The lighter predecessor of the Negroni: bitter, red vermouth, and soda. A low-alcohol aperitif that is very refreshing.

Easy · Cocktail glass (Nick & Nora or Martini)

Manhattan

Whiskey, red vermouth, and aromatic bitters. Elegant, spiced, and one of the most codified cocktails in the world.

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862 vermouths in the catalogue. Filter by base type: red (tinted wine), white, rosé or other styles.

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Frequently asked questions about vermouth

What is vermouth?

Vermouth is an aromatised alcoholic drink made from a wine base, alcohol, sugar and infusions of herbs, spices and botanicals such as wormwood. It is usually enjoyed as an aperitif, neat on ice, with soda or in cocktails such as the Negroni or Martini.

How do you drink vermouth?

The classic serve is very cold, over ice in a wide glass or tumbler, often with an orange or lemon slice and olives. It is also a staple in classic cocktails. Temperature and garnish depend on the style: red, white, dry or reserva.

How many types of vermouth are there?

By colour, the main types are red, white and rosé; by sweetness, from extra dry to sweet under EU classification. There are also barrel-aged reservas, artisanal vermouths and alcohol-free editions. On Vermutpedia you can filter the catalogue by type, country, region and style.

What is Vermutpedia?

Vermutpedia is an independent digital encyclopedia with 862 vermouth entries: editorial reviews, tasting notes, technical sheets, country guides, comparisons and cocktail recipes.

How is the Vermutpedia Score calculated?

The Vermutpedia Score is an editorial rating from 0 to 10 based on subjective tasting: balance, botanicals, texture and versatility. It is not influenced by wineries or purchase links. Full criteria are on the methodology page.

Where can I find the best vermouths?

In our editorial guides by country and style, such as the best Spanish vermouths or the value-for-money selection. The full catalogue can be explored and sorted by Vermutpedia Score in the featured section on this page.