Carpano Antica Formula
Must-SeeThe original sweet vermouth (1786) — rich, vanilla, complex. The gold standard for Negronis and Manhattans. Turin invented the entire vermouth category.
Punt e Mes
Must-SeeHalf-sweet, half-bitter — Carpano's other masterpiece. "Point and a half" refers to one point of sweetness, half a point of bitterness. An extraordinary aperitivo on ice.
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
Must-SeeArtisanal sweet vermouth — made from Moscato wine base. Cocchi brought craft vermouth back to global attention. Their Americano is also excellent.
Martini & Rossi
Must-SeeThe world's most famous vermouth brand — founded 1863. The Bianco and Rosso are staples. The new Riserva Speciale range is premium quality.
Bordiga
Must-SeeCraft vermouth from Cuneo — small production, botanical-forward. Part of the new wave of artisanal Italian vermouth makers.
Where to start
Start with the classics, then explore the artisanal producers. Italian vermouth rewards curiosity.