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Rosé · Medium-sweet

Cocchi Rosa

Cocchi

Piamonte , 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. Cocchi Rosa is the most recent variant of Cocchi Aperitivo Americano (1891): an aromatised wine from Piedmont red wines — Brachetto and Malvasia — with herb and spice extracts, in particular gentian, cinchona, citrus peels and rose petals, according to cocchi.it. The name recalls that it is made from red wines, from which it takes colour and wild rose nuances; the red is entirely natural, with no added colourants. It shares gentian, cinchona and citrus with white Americano, but adds ginger, vanilla and rose petals. The label keeps the futurist rooster of the 1930s. For Vermutpedia, it represents the reference Piedmontese rosé americano: a modern expression of a centenary recipe, intended for spritz, «low octane» cocktails and mixology with gin, vodka and mezcal. Aromatised wine Americano category; 16.5% vol., 75 cl.

Nose and palate

Cocchi Rosa is an aromatised wine with natural flower and spice extracts: gentian, cinchona, citrus as in white Americano, plus ginger, vanilla and rose petals. On the nose, red fruits, wild rose and warm spices; Brachetto and Malvasia bring a vinous fruit profile that distinguishes this reference from white americano. On the palate, gentle sweetness balanced by gentian and bitter citrus; ginger adds light heat, vanilla rounds without cloying. Long, floral, lightly spiced finish; the characteristic bitterness of Americano remains even when diluted, coherent with Cocchi philosophy. Compared with commercial dyed rosé vermouths, the natural red colour from the wine base confers authenticity and complexity. For palates seeking rosé aperitivo with Piedmontese soul — neither classic red vermouth nor dyed white — Cocchi Rosa occupies a unique niche in the Italian range, with cocktail versatility documented in Rosa Cobbler, Rosa Rosita and Cocchi Rosa Spritz on the official website.

How to serve it

The classic version calls for a glass with ice cubes, soda spray and pink grapefruit peel; soda can be replaced with ginger beer, lemon soda or tonic water with good results — official service. In spritz version, combine with Brachetto wine and pink grapefruit or lemon peel; garnish with a rosemary sprig. Happy with gin, vodka and mezcal; ideal ingredient for «low octane» cocktails. Also with tonic and grapefruit peel for summer aperitivo; base for rosé White Negroni and author variations. Very cold; consume preferably within a month of opening. Pairs with light appetisers, dried fruit and fresh cheeses. For Vermutpedia, it fits premium rosé vermouth lists and bars betting on naturally coloured Italian spritz: futurist rooster, Brachetto and botany documented at cocchi.it/vini/cocchi-rosa/.

Production context

Giulio Cocchi conceived Americano in 1891; throughout its history the house has produced variants, Cocchi Rosa being the most recent. Made with Piedmont red wines, sugar, alcohol and herb and spice infusion; 16.5% vol., 75 cl. Natural red colour from wine; no colourants. Botanicals: gentian, cinchona, citrus, ginger, vanilla, rose petals. Americano range: classic white, Rosa and historic references. For Vermutpedia, Cocchi Rosa synthesises Piedmontese rosé americano: Brachetto, Malvasia, floral botany and Giulio Cocchi heritage documented at cocchi.it/vini/cocchi-rosa/.

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