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Red · Medium-sweet

Drapò Vermouth di Torino Rosso

Turin Vermouth

Torino , 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. Drapò Vermouth di Torino Rosso is the emblematic red vermouth of Turin Vermouth (Tuvè), a producer that claims to be the only distillery making traditional vermouth in the city of Torino — where vermouth was born in 1786. According to turin-vermouth.com, it is elegant, refined, sweetly fruity and floral; aromas that enhance the ancient Piedmontese tradition and envelop the senses. Bright red colour with golden hints from natural caramel added in the process. A rich, intense drink that satisfies demanding palates thanks to the commitment between aromaticity, freshness and elegance. 16% vol., formats 1 L, 75 cl and 5 cl. For Vermutpedia, it represents the reference Torinese rosso: partner to the Bianco and Rosé and step before Gran Riserva, designed for Negroni, Americano and Manhattan.

Nose and palate

The official sheet describes a rich, intense, tannic aroma, with a touch of spice and citrus. On the palate it is round, very aromatic, with sweet and bitter notes perfectly balanced and intense, fruity persistence on the palate. Bright red with golden reflections comes from natural caramel during processing, without the flat tone of industrial colourants. Compared with Drapò Gran Riserva — 18% vol., eight months in French oak, denser, more tannic profile — the standard Rosso is more accessible and versatile in classic mixology. The 16% vol. facilitates use in Negroni and Americano without dominating the bitter. In the glass, fruity-floral roundness and sweet-bitter balance stand out; the spiced, citrus aftertaste closes with elegance. A rosso for palates seeking serious bar Vermouth di Torino with Piedmontese heritage. Turin Vermouth chooses it as the vermouth of the best bartenders for fresh, captivating aperitifs.

How to serve it

Turin Vermouth recommends Drapò Rosso neat with ice or mixed in classic cocktails: Negroni, Americano and Manhattan, plus signature creations. The website proposes the Tourist Vermouth: 4 cl Drapò Rosso vermouth, 1.5 cl Tuvè bitter, 1.5 cl gin, topped with yuzu soda. Serve cold, between 6 and 8 °C, in a low glass or wide tumbler; orange slice in Negroni and Americano. Also in Boulevardier, Negroski or spritz with Tuvè bitter. Works in aperitifs where vermouth brings fruit, spice and sweet-bitter balance. Pairs with olives, semi-aged cheeses and Piedmontese appetisers. Not a meditation vermouth like Gran Riserva: it shines in mixology and terrace service. Very cold in mixology; slightly tempered in tasting to appreciate golden hints and fruity persistence. For Vermutpedia, it fits on Italian vermouth lists where rosso is the protagonist with Tuvè Torinese stamp.

Production context

Turin Vermouth (P.IVA 10649320016) makes Drapò Rosso in Torino (Piedmont, Italy): red vermouth with natural caramel, intense fruity-floral aroma and sweet-bitter balance. 16% vol.; formats 1 L, 75 cl and 5 cl. Drapò range: Rosso, Bianco, Rosé and Gran Riserva (18% vol., French oak). Historic producer of Turin vermouth. For Vermutpedia, Drapò Rosso synthesises semisweet Torinese red vermouth: bright red, spice, citrus and Tuvè heritage documented at turin-vermouth.com/en/drapo-rosso/.

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