MARTINI & ROSSI SWEET 1L

Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth (Rosso) is a classic Italian fortified and aromatized wine made by Martini & Rossi.

It’s the “sweet” counterpart to dry vermouth and is one of the most essential ingredients in classic cocktails.

What it is

1. Type: Sweet vermouth (fortified wine)
2. Origin: Italy (Piedmont region)
3. Alcohol: ~15% ABV
4. Style: Sweet, herbal, spiced wine-based aperitif

It’s made from wine that’s fortified with spirits and infused with a blend of botanicals, herbs, roots, and spices.

Flavor profile

Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth is:

1. Sweet but balanced (not syrupy)
2. Flavors of caramel, vanilla, and orange peel
3. Herbal notes: wormwood, clove, cinnamon, gentian
4. Red fruit hints: cherry, plum, raisin
5. Mild bitterness to balance sweetness

Overall impression: rich, aromatic, and slightly spicy with a warm finish

Style in simple terms

Think of it as:

1. A sweet, spiced, herbal wine used for cocktails
2. More like flavored fortified wine than a spirit
3. Adds depth, sweetness, and complexity to drinks

How it’s used

1. Manhattan (whiskey + sweet vermouth + bitters)
2. Negroni (with gin and Campari)
3. Americano (with Campari and soda)
4. Sipped chilled or over ice with citrus peel
5. Cooking (reductions, sauces, braises)

Simple takeaway

Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth = a rich, herbal-sweet fortified wine that brings spice, sweetness, and complexity to classic cocktails like the Manhattan and Negroni.