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Del Professore Vermouth Classico

Quaglia

Asti , 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. Vermouth di Torino G.I. Classico Del Professore is the amber-white expression of the Jerry Thomas Project, made by Antica Distilleria Quaglia in Asti under the brand inspired by Jerry Thomas, the legendary nineteenth-century bartender known as The Professor. According to delprofessore.com, it represents a traditional eighteenth-century vermouth experience: a rich amber delight, with complex bouquet and delicate finish, where floral and fruity aroma is punctuated with exotic spices. The base is Langhe Moscato — 100% Italian wine — fortified to sixteen degrees, lighter and more floral than Rosso from the same range. Del Professore certifies the entire line under the Vermouth di Torino Geographical Indication, guaranteeing natural ingredients, traditional recipes and an authentic experience evolving with each sip. Born from collaboration between Jerry Thomas Speakeasy in Rome — with Leonardo Leuci and his team — and Carlos Quaglia in Piedmont, Classico recovers the artisan style of early twentieth-century vermouths without artificial aromas. For Vermutpedia, it is the amber-white reference within the Classico/Rosso/Chinato trio: digestif profile, mountain botanics and didactic-premium character defining Del Professore philosophy.

Nose and palate

The official delprofessore.com sheet describes an intense amber vermouth, with floral and fruity aroma flecked with exotic spices anticipating a more refined profile than conventional rosso. On the nose, Moscato white flowers, soft liquorice, citrus and herbs from Turinese alpine slopes emerge — absinthe, wood and tisane in layers, according to Italian distributors detailing some fifteen aromatic botanics. On the palate, Del Professore balances sweetness, citrus and cinnamon before a soft finish of cinchona and gentian bringing structured bitterness without breaking initial silkiness. Entry is silky and enveloping; light bitter note compensates Moscato natural sweetness and leaves a persistent dry-bitter finish. At sixteen degrees alcohol it is lighter than Rosso (17.5%) and Chinato (18%), making it ideal as floral aperitif. Round texture, medium-long persistence, semisweet balance verifiable in the official description. Classico is the digestive and aromatic sibling of rosso: less wood and warm spices, more flower and Mediterranean freshness in the glass.

How to serve it

Del Professore presents Classico as your perfect aperitif — according to the official website — suitable alone, with ice or as ingredient in classic cocktails where an amber-white vermouth adds elegance without dominating. Works in Vesper and white Martini, where floral and citrus profile enhances gin without Rosso weight; also with tonic and lime on the terrace, or in Americano and Boulevardier Twist that the house recommends in its cocktail section. At 6–8 °C in a small glass or balloon with ice and lemon or orange twist, Moscato and botanics open without losing freshness. Pairs with light charcuterie, semi-cured cheeses, olives and Mediterranean appetisers; the website also suggests dark chocolate in the line of Piedmontese mountain vermouths. At semi-sweet character and digestif profile, it is not a long bar-session vermouth but a contemplation glass or serious cocktail modifier. 75 cl bottle, acquisition at delprofessore.com. For anyone exploring the Del Professore universe, Classico is the floral gateway before spiced Rosso or medicinal Chinato.

Production context

Del Professore makes Vermouth di Torino G.I. Classico in Piedmont with 100% Italian wines — Langhe Moscato base — and natural ingredients, per the philosophy declared at delprofessore.com. The Jerry Thomas Project, in collaboration with Antica Distilleria Quaglia of Asti (Casalotto), recovers nineteenth-century Torinese vermouth recipes; the process combines base wine, fortifying alcohol, sugars and botanics per closely guarded traditional recipes, with slow maturation like a fine wine to achieve the Del Professore profile. Sixteen degrees alcohol, 75 cl, no barrel ageing declared for this reference. The Vermouth di Torino G.I.-certified range includes Classico, Rosso and Superiore; Chinato and Gibson Pickled extend the catalogue with historic styles. The entire line respects meticulous methods and unmistakable aromas verifiable on the official Classico sheet. For Vermutpedia, it represents contemporary Piedmontese amber-white vermouth: verifiable Moscato, floral-spiced profile, final bitterness of cinchona and gentian, and the lightest, most digestive side of the main Del Professore trio alongside Rosso and Chinato.

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