2006-12-12 19:23:23 · 8 answers · asked by babygirl 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Vermouth is a fortified wine flavored with aromatic herbs and spices ("aromatized" in the trade) in recipes that are closely-guarded trade secrets. The inventor of vermouth, Antonio Benedetto Carpano from Turin, Italy, chose this name in 1786 because he was inspired by a German wine fortified with wormwood, an herb most famously used in distilling absinthe. The modern German word Wermut (Wermuth in the spelling of Carpano's time) means both wormwood and vermouth. The herbs were originally used to mask raw flavors of cheap wine, imparting a slightly medicinal "tonic" flavor.
A bottle of vermouthThere are three general styles of vermouth, in order from driest to sweetest: dry, sweet/red, and bianco/white. Sweet red vermouth is drunk as an apéritif, often straight up, as well as in mixed drinks like the Manhattan. Dry white vermouth, along with gin or vodka, is a key ingredient in the mixing of martinis. Red vermouths are sometimes referred to as Italian vermouths and white vermouths as French vermouths, although not all Italian vermouths are red and not all white vermouths are French.
Dry Vermouth should be refrigerated and keeps for about 6 months. Other vermouths may be stored in a cool dry place or refrigerated, and generally keep for about 1 year.[1]
The best-selling specialist makers of vermouth exported internationally include:
-Martini & Rossi (Italy)
-Cinzano (Italy)
-Noilly Prat (France)
-Distillerie Stock (Italy)
-Dubonnet (France)
-Bartissol (Italy)..
2006-12-13 01:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vermouth is a fortified wine, meaning it has a higher content of alcohol (17-18%), though most people say it tastes realy bad it has the same developed taste syndrome. Since its not had alone alot, most people dont have a taste for it.
A vermouth such as 'Martini and Rosso' is otherwise enjoyed alone just as much as it would be in a cocktail, ut then ofcourse it takes getting used to.
Cheers mate!
2006-12-12 22:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by ak47 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Italian vermouth (the red vermouth) is sometimes (rarely) served as an aperitif. I have never had a customer ask for a drink of french vermouth, (the clear vermouth) You should buy a couple bottles, and you would see why they are only used in mixed drinks. (manhattan, martini, etc).
2006-12-12 19:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not puking bad, but it's really weird, especially the dry stuff. Sweet vermouth is drinkable alone, but still tastes chemical or pharmaceutical. Definitely an acquired taste, and a good reason it is used mostly as a mixer.
2006-12-13 00:48:57 · answer #4 · answered by Svartalf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vermouth is a fortified wine flavoured with aromatic herbs and spices ("aromatized" in the trade) in recipes that are closely-guarded trade secrets. It was so named in the 18th century by the French, who were inspired by a German wine fortified with wormwood, an herb most famously used in distilling absinthe. The modern German word Wermut means both wormwood and vermouth. The herbs were originally used to mask raw flavors of cheap wine, imparting a slightly medicinal "tonic" flavour.
2006-12-13 00:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vodka and orange juice, or I consistently like Stoli Razz with Sprite or 7-Up. somewhat extra artwork yet very yummy, Stoli Vanil, Amaretto, sparkling squeezed orange juice. Shake with ice and put in a martini glass, very sturdy!
2016-12-11 08:12:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had it by its self and it tastes pretty bad. It is really strong but not really flavourful like Grappa or Vodka
2006-12-12 19:32:38 · answer #7 · answered by Jungle Luv 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How bad do you want to puke???
2006-12-12 19:26:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋