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Grantorino Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore

Gran Torino 1861

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. Grantorino Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore is Gran Torino 1861's premium tier: the characteristic sweetness of Moscato d'Asti DOCG wine and Italian sweet orange merge with the bitter notes of Piedmont artemisia and the aromatic richness of the finest spices —grantorino.it—. A creation worthy heir of a harsh but generous land in aromas and flavours, where robust profile and regional generosity converge in harmony. At 18% vol., Moscato d'Asti DOCG base and compliance with Superiore discipline —minimum 17% vol., Piedmont wines and herbs—, it represents the house's top step against standard 16% vol. rosso. Consorzio del Vermouth di Torino member. For Vermutpedia, it is the Grantorino reference for author Negroni, classic Mi-To or very cold solo service when seeking Turin vermouth with body, Moscato sweetness and documented spiced complexity on the official superiore sheet.

Nose and palate

On the nose, Moscato d'Asti sweetness — floral, ripe grape, peach nuances — intertwines with Italian sweet orange citrus; Piedmont artemisia brings bitter, herbal layer that avoids sweet monotony. Select spices complete a round, generous, balsamic profile. On the palate, broad texture on Moscato base; sweet but structured entry, integrated artemisia bitterness, long finish with spiced and citrus persistence. 18% vol. brings greater body than the house's conventional rosso. Compared with Cocchi Storico or high-tier Vermouth di Torino, Grantorino Superiore bets on explicit Moscato and Italian sweet orange as sensory signature. Against standard Grantorino rosso — generic Piedmont wine, 16% vol., persistent spices —, Superiore is more refined, fruity and complex. For palates valuing Superiore denomination and Moscato DOCG base, it is the natural choice within the Ferrero range.

How to serve it

Grantorino Rosso Superiore is designed for very cold solo service, classic Mi-To or author Negroni where the modifier brings Moscato sweetness and noble bitterness. Between 4 and 6 °C in a wine or cocktail glass; orange twist enhances declared citrus on the sheet. In Negroni, it balances gin and bitter with fruity roundness; in Manhattan, it adds depth without aggression. Also on ice with orange peel for a leisurely aperitif showing Moscato infusion complexity. Not a quick-pour vermouth: it invites tasting. Pairs with intense appetisers, foie, aged cheeses and dark chocolate. 75 cl format, 18% vol. Store cool after opening. For Vermutpedia, it heads the Grantorino list alongside rosso, bianco and extra dry: Superiore, Moscato DOCG and Turin discipline documented at grantorino.it/gran-torino-vermouth-di-torino-rosso-superiore/.

Production context

Gran Torino 1861 makes Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore with Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Italian sweet orange, Piedmont artemisia and select spices, at the Turin distillery founded by Riccardo Ferrero in 1861 — licence no. 3, historic supplier to the House of Savoy. 18% vol., 75 cl. Meets Vermouth di Torino Superiore discipline: minimum 17% graduation, Piedmont wines and herbs. Consorzio del Vermouth di Torino member. The secret Ferrero recipe remains at the core of production; only natural ingredients: Piedmont wine, herbs, spices, alcohol and mountain roots. Range: standard rosso, bianco, extra dry, superiore, bitter and aperitivo. For Vermutpedia, Grantorino Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore synthesises the house's premium Turin red: Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Piedmont artemisia, 18% vol. and Ferrero heritage documented at grantorino.it.

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