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Red MartiniRosso
Martini Rosso (Italy)

Martini

Martini is an Italian Vermouth from the Martini & Rossi Distilleria in Torino.

Red Martini is often served with a mix of Pomegranate Juice.

Martini Rosso Flavors

Red Berries, Citrus, Nutmeg, Cloves, Cinnamon and a bitter finish are typical Martini Rosso flavors.

Raspberry
Raspberry
Citrus
Citrus
Orange Zest
Orange Zest
Herbs
Herbs
Caramel
Caramel
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Cloves
Cloves
Cinnamon
Cinnamon

Martini Rosso Profile

Martini Rosso is sweet, soft and balanced.

SUGAR:Sweet (150 g/l)
BODY:Medium Plus
ACIDITY:Medium
ALCOHOL15% ABV
Temperature Serving temperature:
4°C (40°F)
As cold as possible
Use a frosen glass

Martini Rosso Food Pairing

Martini Rosso is extremely versatile. It is best served chilled, and can be enjoyed both as an Apéritif or as an ingredient in a Cocktail.

The intense taste of Martini Rosso makes it a classic Apéritif before food.

Before food, there are a lot of snacks and bites that can accompany a Martini Rosso:

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.

Martini & Rossi

In 1863, the company Martini & Rossi created the Red Martini (Martini Rosso) to add something special to their established collection of well know fine wines.

Over the years the company has won a tremendous amount of awards for the product across the globe.

The most imortant prices are still recorded on the bottle: Dublin (1865), Paris (1867 and 1878), Vienna (1873) and Philadelphia (1876).

History

In 1847, some Italian businessmen started a company for producing wine, spirits and vermouth in Torino. The company was called "Distilleria Nazionale di Spirito di Vino".

Three men dominated the company: Alessandro Martini (the Businessman), Luigi Rossi (the Winemaker), and Teofilo Sola (the Accountant)

Wine Region Piemonte

Piemonte

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

30% Barbera
15% Dolcetto
10% Nebbiolo
  1% Vespolina

Sauvignon

20% Moscato
  4% Cortese
  2% Arneis
  1% Timorasso


Red Wines

White Wines

Red Wine

Barbaresco
Barbera
Barbera Nizza
Barbera Superiore
Barolo
Brachetto
Dolcetto
Langhe Dolcetto
Dolcetto Dogliani
Freisa
Nebbiolo
Langhe Nebbiolo
Gattinara
Ruchè
Terre Alfieri
Vespolina
Nebbiolo Rosato

White Wine

Arneis
Cortese di Gavi
Favorita
Langhe Rossese
Roero Arneis
Terre Alfieri Arneis
Timorasso


Dessert Wines

Sparkling Wines

Aperol

Aperol
Campari
Cinzano Bianco
Cinzano Rosso
Brachetto d'Acqui
Martini Bianco
Martini Rosso

Sparkling Wine

Alta Langa
Asti Spumante
Moscato d'Asti
Barbera Frizzante
Brachetto Frizzante
Brachetto Spumante

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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