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Cinzano Extra Dry (Italy)

Aperol

Cinzano is a range of Vermouths created by Giovanni & Carlo Cinzano, master distillers since Casa Cinzano foundation in 1757.

Cinzano Extra Dry Flavors

Mint
Mint
Oregano
Oregano
Pine
Herbs
Spices
Spices

Cinzano Extra Dry is a pale yellow-green Vermouth with an awakening herbal aroma of spices, mint, oregano, and a hint of wine notes.

It can be enjoyed straight, or with ice, and is also the perfect base for many dry cocktails.

Cinzano Extra Dry Profile

Cinzano Extra Dry is dry and balanced, with a bitter finish.

SUGAR:30g/l
BODY:Medium
ACIDITY:Medium
ALCOHOL18%
Temperature Serving temperature:
4°C (40°F)
As cold as possible

Food Pairing

The intense taste of Cinzano Extra Dry makes it a classic Aperitf.

A Cinzano Extra Dry should always be followed by food.

However, before the food, there is a lot of snacks and bites that can accompany a Cinzano Extra Dry:

Aperitif
Aperitif
Salad
Salad
Tapas
Tapas
Olives
Olives
Chips
Pommes
Chips
Chips
Popcorn
Popcorn
Nuts
Nuts
Oyster
Oysters
Mussels
Mussels
Shrimps
Shrimps
Lobster
Lobster
Cheese
Cheese
Sandwich
Sandwich
Biscuits
Biscuits
Chocolate
Chocolate

Excellent Pairings

Green Olives. Asparagus Skewers.
Crudité. Celery with Creamy Cheese.
Seaweed Salad. Cucumber and Tomato Salad.
Potato Chips. Pommes Frittes. Onion Rings.
Peanuts. Popcorn. Salt Sticks.
Steak Tartare. Mushrooms.
Egg. Deviled Eggs. Omelette.
Fish Roe. Oysters. Scallops.
Lobster. Prawns. Crab Cakes.
Shrimps. Shrimp Cocktail.
Biscuits. Crackers. Baked Tofu. Halva Cakes.
Fruit. Yellow Apple. Mango. Grapes.
Lokum (Turkish Delight). Dark Chocolate.

Cheeses

Parmesan. Manchego.
Mature Cheddar. Premium Gouda.

Italian Specialities

Olive Ascolane (Stuffed Olives).
Tuna Tonnato. Crostini. Bruschetta.

The Recipe

The recipe is secret, but (more than 30) different spices and herbs are filtered and distilled. The distilled extracts are then mixed with selected Italian wines.


Soil

Climate

Soil

Lime-Rich.
Calcareous Marl.

Soil

Cool/Mild Continental.
Hot and Dry Summers.
Cold and Wet Winters.
Rainy / Foggy Sping.


DOCG Regions in Piemonte


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