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Rosé · Medium-sweet

Martini Rosato

Martini & Rossi

Piamonte , Italia

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Overall impression

Vermutpedia is re-evaluating the Italian catalogue; this entry's Vermutpedia Score remains pending until the new tasting round is complete. MARTINI Rosato is the rosé expression of the Italian aperitif from Martini & Rossi: an elegant, aromatic vermouth balancing sweet spices and delicate warmth within the L'Aperitivo aesthetic. Inspired by Luigi Rossi's original recipes, it is made with a blend of white and red wines infused with exotic botanicals — Madagascar clove and Sri Lankan cinnamon — for a refined character where soft spices and floral aromas intertwine with subtle sweetness. At 15% vol., it occupies its own niche in the Martini range between classic rosso and alcohol-free lines. For Vermutpedia, Rosato represents the spiced rosé vermouth of a major Italian brand: warm identity, versatile in spritz and service with ice, designed for terraces, piazzas and aperitifs where spice and rosé tone add distinction without aggressiveness.

Nose and palate

On the nose, MARTINI Rosato displays Madagascar clove and Sri Lankan cinnamon over a citrus and floral background, with the spiced warmth the house describes as «delicate warmth». Attractive rosé colour. On the palate it is smooth, spiced and with a lightly bitter finish: moderate integrated sweetness, round texture and warm botanicals recalling Luigi Rossi's historic recipes updated for the contemporary palate. Cinnamon and clove notes add depth without dominating; a citrus trace maintains freshness. Compared with classic Martini Rosso, Rosato is more floral-spiced and less tannic; against alcohol-free Vibrante or Floreale, it retains traditional vermouth proof and body. Medium persistence with spiced, amiable aftertaste. A Martini rosé for spritz, ice with orange peel and pairings where acidity enhances the spices.

How to serve it

Martini proposes the Rosato Spritz: 50 ml Rosato, 75 ml MARTINI Prosecco, 25 ml soda, ice, raspberries, lemon slice and rosemary. Also excellent with ice and orange peel in a wine glass at aperitif temperature. The house suggests elevating its spiced warmth with light, acidic bites — crab, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, ceviche with citrus dressings — for terraces and summer evenings. Works in rosé cocktails or as a modifier in author creations seeking spiced tone. Between 6 and 10 °C. Pairs with shellfish, citrus salads and Mediterranean aperitifs. 75 cl format, 15% vol. For Vermutpedia, MARTINI Rosato is the spiced rosé reference for Rosato Spritz, ice with orange and aperitif with acidic pairing, documented on martini.com with Madagascar and Sri Lanka botanicals.

Production context

Martini & Rossi makes Rosato in Piedmont with white and red wines infused with exotic botanicals, highlighting Madagascar clove and Sri Lankan cinnamon per the official sheet. 15% vol., 75 cl. Reference to Luigi Rossi and his original recipes places the product in the historical continuity of the house founded in Turin in the nineteenth century. Part of the vermouth range oriented to the spritz ritual and aperitif with good company. Contains sulphites. For Vermutpedia, MARTINI Rosato synthesises global-brand Italian rosé vermouth: white-red blend, exotic spices, subtle sweetness and 15% vol., with profile documented at martini.com/products/martini-rosato/ for spritz, terrace and contemporary aperitif cuisine.

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