MARTINI & ROSSI DRY 1L

Martini & Rossi Extra Dry (Dry Vermouth) is a classic Italian fortified wine aperitif made by Martini & Rossi.

It’s one of the most widely used dry vermouths in cocktails, especially martinis.

What it is

1. Type: Dry vermouth (fortified and aromatized wine)
2. Origin: Italy (Piedmont region)
3. Alcohol: ~15% ABV
4. Style: Very dry, herbal, lightly bitter wine-based aperitif

It’s made by fortifying white wine and infusing it with botanicals, herbs, and spices.

Flavor profile

Martini & Rossi Dry is known for being light and crisp:

1. Citrus: lemon peel, green apple zest
2. Herbs: wormwood, coriander, thyme-like notes
3. Floral hints: iris, chamomile
4. Slight bitterness and dryness
5. Clean, almost bone-dry finish

Compared to sweeter vermouths, it has very little sugar and a sharper herbal edge.

Style in simple terms

Think of it as:

1. A dry, herbal white wine enhancer for cocktails
2. Not meant to be sipped like wine on its own (though it can be chilled)
3. A key structural ingredient in classic cocktails

How it’s used

1. Dry Martini (gin or vodka + dry vermouth)
2. Manhattan variations (lighter versions)
3. Martini cocktails with olives or lemon twist
4. Cooking (adds depth to sauces, seafood dishes)

Simple takeaway

Martini & Rossi Dry = a crisp, herbal, low-sugar fortified wine used mainly in cocktails like the classic martini, adding dryness and aromatic complexity.