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Spirito Reale Vermouth di Torino Superiore

Spirito Reale

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. Spirito Reale Vermouth di Torino Superiore is the premium expression of the Torinese project made at Distillerie Sabaude (Moriondo Torinese), within the historic territory of Piedmontese vermouth. According to spiritoreale.it, it is born in a region of great wine and herbal tradition — eighteenth-century Piedmont — and is produced under the Vermouth di Torino Superiore disciplinare: at least 17% vol., minimum 50% Piedmontese wines and aromatisation with herbs grown or gathered in the region. The house revives an eighteenth-century recipe with a contemporary touch, adding refinement in botte di rovere that imprints the unmistakable oak note. Intense, dark, deep red colour; 18% vol. and 50 cl bottle. For Vermutpedia, it represents Superiore-category Torinese vermouth with historic DNA and wood ageing: more structured and contemplative than the brand's standard Rosso, with complex bitterness and aromatic longevity. Distinct from commercial vermouths without ageing, it bets on disciplinare, oak and the extroverted personality of the Spirito Reale style.

Nose and palate

The official sheet describes a floral and citrus aromatic profile, with sweet persistence balanced by fresh, bitter lift, framed by an oak finish that reveals longevity and complexity. On the nose citrus, flowers and herbs emerge over a vanilla background from botte di rovere ageing; the intense ruby colour anticipates depth. On the palate the sip is decisive, sweet and fresh, with slightly complex bitterness that distinguishes the Superiore from conventional red vermouth. Botanical maceration — with assenzio as the disciplinare base — adds herbal layers; wood refinement integrates vanilla and oak without dissolving Torinese identity. Persistent texture, semisweet sweet-bitter balance and a long finish of wood and botanicals. Compared with Spirito Reale Rosso without Superiore category or prolonged barrel ageing, this reference offers greater density, more elaborate bitter note and contemplative character. A vermouth for palates that value Vermouth di Torino with oak ageing and strict compliance with the Piedmontese disciplinare.

How to serve it

Spirito Reale recommends enjoying it neat, cold on ice or in mixing for a more structured version of the classic Negroni; also as contemplative tasting with dessert. Serving between 6 and 8 °C in a wine or cocktail glass allows appreciation of the oak finish and bitter complexity without excessive dilution. In cocktails it adds depth and balanced bitterness to Negroni or Americano when Superiore vermouth with oak ageing is wanted. Works alone, with large ice, for those who prefer Torinese aperitivo in contemplative format. Not anonymous fast-drinking vermouth: it invites pause and appreciation of layers. Pairs with aged cheeses, olives and salted aperitivo in Piedmontese style. For table comparison, contrasting with the brand's standard Rosso highlights the weight of oak and the Superiore category. Coherent with the shop at Galleria San Federico (Turin) and Spirito Reale's philosophy of reviving historic recipes with production at Distillerie Sabaude.

Production context

Spirito Reale makes Vermouth di Torino Superiore in Moriondo Torinese (Piedmont), at Distillerie Sabaude, following the Vermouth di Torino disciplinare and Superiore typology: fortified Italian base wine, aromatisation with botanicals and spices — assenzio prominent — sweetening and refinement in botte di rovere before bottling. 18% vol.; 500 ml format. Recipe inspired by eighteenth-century Turin, with the brand's modern touch. Member of the protected Vermouth di Torino universe (Consorzio del Vermouth di Torino). For Vermutpedia, it synthesises Superiore Torinese red with barrel ageing: disciplinare, oak, complex bitterness and 50 cl premium-profile bottle. Information verifiable at spiritoreale.it.

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