Martini – This is a variety of vermouth, produced for a century and a half by the famous Turin wine company Martini & Rossi. Nowadays, it is actively used both in its pure form and as part of mixes and cocktails.
It is mainly used as an aperitif, but can also be served with meals. Over the long period of the history of the drink, more and more new modifications arose, which ultimately led to the creation of a kind of different types of Martini (Martini). It was based on both the characteristic features of the composition and the level of sugar and alcohol content inherent in a particular variety of products of an Italian company. Below are all types of martinis for the retail market.
Types of martini
Rosso (Rossi) – Patriarch of the Martini family (issued since 1863). Drink of saturated amber color with a strength of 16 degrees. As a mandatory additive contains caramel.
Extra dry (Extra dry) – a drink born in 1900. Sometimes referred to as the “Green Martini”, which is only partly true due to the color of the bottle. With a strength of 18 degrees, it contains an extremely low percentage of sugar. It is characterized by a straw color, as well as a distinct aroma of iris, raspberry and lemon.
Бьянко (White) appeared in 1910. It has a light straw color. Although it is not inferior in strength to the patriarch, it is less bitter and softer. In particular, this effect is achieved by adding vanilla and other spices.
Розато (Rosé) released in 1980. Pale pink drink with a strength of 15 degrees. Made by combining white and red wine. In addition, its characteristic feature is the addition of cinnamon and cloves.
Doro (D’Oro) appeared on the market in 1998. This is a drink with a strength of 9 degrees, made on the basis of white wine. Given the focus on the inhabitants of Germany, Denmark and Switzerland, in the taste and aroma of this type of martini there are pronounced shades of honey, citrus, nutmeg, vanilla and coriander.
Gold from Dolce & Gabbana – an elite 18-degree drink that appeared in 2010. Its composition, along with Sicilian citrus zest, includes such unexpected components as Calabrian saffron, Spanish bergamot, Indonesian cubeb pepper, Indian ginger and Ethiopian myrrh.
Martini Asti – white semi-sweet champagne Martini Asti is made from White Muscat grapes, which grows in the provinces of Piedmont and Veneto. Asti Martini has a sweet taste, with a fruity bouquet of apples, peaches, orange and honey. It is recommended to serve Martini Asti at a temperature of 7-9 ° C.
Martini Brut – dry sparkling wine Martini Brut was created by winemakers Martini & Rossi more than 80 years ago. For the production of Martini Brut, high-quality grapes of several classic varieties are used, the predominant of which is the noble Italian Prosecco and Pinot. Soft velvety taste. It has a pleasant persistent aftertaste.
Martini Gran Lusso – Released for the 150th anniversary of the Martini brand. The Lusso recipe was compiled by Luigi Rossi in 1871. His followers – winemakers Giuseppe Musso and Ivano Tanutti – rethought the old recipe and, preserving the uniqueness of the drink, gave it a special modern “sound”. This is how “Gran Lusso” was born. The basis of the drink is vermouth from Moscato Canello grapes, aged for a year in wooden barrels, red wine from Barbera grapes and an extract created according to an old recipe, which was aged for 8 years in small bottles. The drink was produced in limited quantities – 150 bottles. The taste of the drink is harmonious, inimitably bittersweet, velvety, rich, with notes of aromatic herbs, lavender and rose.
Martini Prosecco – dry sparkling wine Martini Prosecco is made from the grape variety of the same name, which is grown in the Veneto region in northeast Italy. The taste of wine is fresh, dryish, with fruity notes of grapefruit, green apple, peach, spicy aftertaste.
Martini Rose – a relatively new product in the line of sparkling wines Bacardi-Martini, was created in collaboration with the World Champion among sommeliers Enrique Bernardo. The grapes for Martini Rose, harvested by hand, are grown in the Italian provinces of Piedmont and Veneto. The unique, light, slightly tart aromatic taste of wine is achieved through a combination of white and red grapes with notes of citrus, peach and elderberry.
Martini Royale Bianco – a harmonious combination of classic Martini Bianco, fragrant herbs, spices and vanilla. Martini Royale Rosato is ready to drink. Just pour it into a glass, add ice, a tropical lime wedge and a sprig of mint. Vermouth has an exquisite taste with notes of vanilla, fragrant herbs and floral spices.
Martini Royale Rosato – A savory, showy drink shimmers with deep notes of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, combined with lighter fruity aromas of raspberry and lemon. As a result of such an original selection of components, a sparkling cocktail with a somewhat bittersweet taste was obtained. This red fruit mix is best poured into a glass filled with ice and poured over some orange juice.
Martini classification
All Martini drinks can be classified according to the following parameters:
Price – varies from beverage segmentation. So, a group of vermouths Rossi, Extra Dry, Bianco, Rosato has a price of up to $ 8 per bottle.
Taste – from sweet to tart.
Color – red, transparent, amber, pink, beige. Exclusive and limited edition Martinis can be of any color.
Type of alcohol – vermouth and sparkling wine.
Fortress – from 9 to 18 degrees.
Considering the rapid creative activity shown in recent decades by Turin winemakers, we can expect a further increase in the number of martini types. In addition, do not forget that, in addition to this vermouth, Martini & Rossi also produces other alcoholic beverages: sparkling wines, 25-degree bitters and Spirito, a strong herbal liqueur designed for the Eastern European market.
Relevance: 19.06.2015
Tags: wine and vermouth