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Karminia Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore

Karminia

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. Karminia Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore is the red jewel of the boutique Asti (Piedmont) distillery, made in the heart of a region famous for viticulture and Barbera d'Asti. According to karminiavermouth.com, the nose shows intense spice and red-fruit notes combined with pleasant wine and citrus aromas; developed by bartenders who bring a unique perspective to creation. One hundred percent Barbera d'Asti DOCG base, thirty-five days cold maceration with thirty-seven botanicals—including artemisia, gentian and china—thirty days stabilisation in steel and cold filtration. The brand's first organic Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore at twenty percent alcohol, cork-sealed. For Vermutpedia it is Karminia's contemporary Piedmontese rosso superiore: identity Barbera, evolving sweet-to-bitter profile and serious-bar serviceability.

Nose and palate

The official website describes a strong, direct taste that evolves from sweet to bitter: raspberry, pepper and chocolate aromas coat the mouth in a combination of sensations that ends with gentian and artemisia bitterness. On the nose, spice, red fruit, wine and citrus in layers; intense ruby colour according to aligned commercial references. On the palate, sweet entry, spiced heart with pepper and chocolate, long clean finish of artemisia and gentian. Full body thanks to Barbera d'Asti DOCG, elegant bitterness, medium-long persistence. The three-act profile—initial sweetness, spice at centre, bitter close—makes it ideal neat or in Negroni and Manhattan. Enveloping texture, twenty percent alcohol, verifiable balance between Piedmontese red fruit and alpine botanicals. Compared with Karminia's white Karato, Rosso Superiore is more fruity-spiced and less smoked.

How to serve it

Karminia presents its Rosso Superiore as perfect for boosting cocktails that need sweet vermouth: it suggests citrus soda and highlights performance on the rocks with a piece of dark chocolate, per karminiavermouth.com/products. Also neat as aperitif or digestif at 16–18 °C, or with tonic and orange twist on the terrace. It works in Negroni, Americano, Manhattan and classics where an organic rosso superiore brings red fruit and structured bitterness. In a small glass or balloon with ice, Barbera and thirty-seven botanicals express with depth. Pair with Piedmontese charcuterie, semi-aged cheeses and dark chocolate. For Vermutpedia this is not anonymous bar vermouth but author superiore: developed with bartender input, versatile in cocktails and contemplation. 75 cl bottle, available at karminiavermouth.com.

Production context

Karminia makes Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore in Asti (Piedmont) with one hundred percent Barbera d'Asti DOCG and organically farmed ingredients. Artisan process: thirty-five days cold maceration, thirty-seven botanicals (artemisia, gentian, china, citrus and spices), thirty days in stainless steel and cold filtration, per technical sheet aligned with declared production. Twenty percent alcohol, 75 cl, cork closure. Boutique distillery in Barbera d'Asti country; same philosophy as white Karato and Barolo Kinato. "You Are My Everything" project with constant hospitality feedback. Opificio Gaio SRL, Silver at London Spirits Competition 2022. For Vermutpedia it represents new-generation organic Piedmontese vermouth di torino rosso superiore: verifiable Barbera, thirty-seven botanicals, sweet-spiced-bitter profile and origin at karminiavermouth.com.

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