Red MartiniRosso
Martini Rosso (Italy)
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 |
 Citrus |
 Orange Zest |
 Herbs |
 Caramel |
 Nutmeg |
 Cloves |
 Cinnamon |
Martini Rosso Profile
Martini Rosso is sweet, soft and balanced.
| SUGAR: | Sweet (150 g/l) |
| BODY: | Medium Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL | 15% ABV |
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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 |
 Salad |
 Tapas |
 Olives |
 Pommes |
 Chips |
 Popcorn |
 Nuts |
 Oysters |
 Mussels |
 Shrimps |
 Lobster |
 Cheese |
 Sandwich |
 Biscuits |
 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)
- 1847 Distilleria Nazionale di Spirito di Vino.
- 1863 Martini Rosso was created.
- 1863 The company changed name to Martini, Sola & Cia.
- 1879 Sola died.
- 1879 The company chaged name to Martini & Rossi.
- 1892 Business taken over by Rossi's sons.
- 1910 Martini Bianco was created.
- 1930 Business is taken over by Rossi's grandson.
- 1993 Martini & Rossi merged with Bacardi.
Wine Region Piemonte
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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Soil |
Climate |
Lime-Rich. |
Cool/Mild Continental. |
DOCG Regions in Piemonte
- Alta Langa (Metodo Classico)
- Asti Spumate (100% Moscato)
- Barbaresco (100 %Nebbiolo)
- Barbera d'Asti (Min. 90% Barbera)
- Barbera del Monferrato Superiore
- Barolo (100% Nebbiolo)
- Brachetto d'Acqui (100% Brachetto)
- Gavi (100% Cortese)
- Dogliani Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Ovada Superiore (100% Dolcetto)
- Diano d'Alba (100% Dolcetto)
- Erbaluce di Caluso
- Gattinara (Min 90% Nebbiolo)
- Ghemme (Min 85% Nebbiolo)
- Moscato d’Asti (100% Moscato)
- Nizza (100% Barbera)
- Roero (100% Arneis)
- Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato (90% Ruchè)
- Terre Alfieri (Arneis and Nebbiolo)