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Cinzano 1757 Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry

Cinzano

Turín , Italia

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Overall impression

Vermutpedia is re-evaluating the Italian catalogue; the Vermutpedia Score for this entry remains pending until the new tasting round is complete. Bottega Cinzano 1757 G.I. Extra Dry is the premium extra-dry expression of the artisan range celebrating Cinzano's birth in Turin in 1757. According to cinzano.com, it offers the palate a pleasant freshness of Mediterranean maquis with delicate spicing and a warm wood aftertaste, evoking the rich Piedmontese tradition where the house was born. Protected by the Vermouth di Torino geographical indication, it belongs to Bottega 1757 alongside Rosso: production inspired by Turinese heritage, with commitment to preserving the unique taste, aroma and colour of Cinzano history. Clear colour with greenish reflections; 18% vol. For Vermutpedia, it represents the high-end extra dry of the group: intended for top-tier Martinis, refined gin or vodka mixes and also combinations with non-alcoholic drinks according to the house itself. Bottega 1757 distinguishes the premium line from commercial Cinzano (Rosso, Bianco, standard Extra Dry), with greater herbal depth and documented absinthe mineral finish in official tasting notes.

Nose and palate

Official tasting notes describe a clear crystal yellow colour with greenish reflections; aroma of delicate Mediterranean herbs — mint, sage, oregano, thyme — and floral notes rounded by a spiced finish and clove hints. On the palate, fresh, dry and enveloping: wine notes accompany the Mediterranean herb bouquet; long, pleasantly bitter finish with absinthe aftertaste. Cinzano highlights a rich taste with herbaceous and spiced nuances completed by floral hints, beyond the generic profile of a commercial white vermouth. Mediterranean maquis and delicate spicing define an extra dry with Turinese personality, suited to those seeking noble bitterness without marked residual sweetness. Compared with more minimalist extra drys, Bottega 1757 brings woody warmth and herbal complexity that recall the artisan tradition of the 1757 range. For trained Dry Martini palates, it is a serious modifier: dry but not austere, with floral and spiced layers that enrich the glass without dominating the base gin or vodka.

How to serve it

Cinzano describes Bottega 1757 Extra Dry as «squisito ed estremamente versatile»: it pairs perfectly with vodka or gin, but is equally extraordinary mixed with non-alcoholic drinks. Serve very cold with a lemon twist in classic Martini or in refined proportions where vermouth adds herbaceous character without sweetening. The official website points to house vermouth cocktails; in contemporary mixology it fits Bamboo, dry Martini, tonic or soda combinations for a light aperitivo. Also alone with ice and citrus when an extra dry with prolonged absinthe finish is sought. Cold temperature, cocktail glass or small cup; 18% vol. supports structure in classic mixes. Pairs with Mediterranean appetisers, olives, light fish and fresh cheeses. For Vermutpedia, it is premium bar vermouth for dry cocktail work: Bottega 1757, Torino G.I. and Mediterranean profile documented at cinzano.com as an Italian reference alternative to the international extra-dry segment.

Production context

Cinzano makes its vermouths inspired by the 1757 heritage, with a process aimed at preserving and transmitting the taste, aroma and colour that characterise the Turinese brand's history — according to the official vermouth production section at cinzano.com. Bottega Cinzano 1757 G.I. Extra Dry belongs to the premium range alongside 1757 Rosso («un assaggio di storia»); ABV 18%. Vermouth di Torino indication; artisan production of the 1757 line celebrating Piedmontese heritage. Commercial format includes 1 L bottle in some markets, consistent with hospitality and volume cocktail use. For Vermutpedia, Cinzano 1757 Extra Dry synthesises premium Turinese extra-dry vermouth: Mediterranean maquis, absinthe, wood and Cinzano tradition since the eighteenth century, documented in the official Bottega 1757 Extra Dry sheet.

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