Bordiga Vermouth di Torino Bianco Vermouth 750ml

Discover the ethereal elegance of traditional white vermouth with Bordiga's pristine Bianco expression, a style that predates the red vermouth most associate with the category. This luminous aperitif captures the delicate balance between wine, sweetness, and botanicals that made Turin the vermouth capital of the world. Using only indigenous Piedmont grapes and wild alpine herbs, this bianco represents vermouth in its purest, most refreshing form.

The craftsmanship behind Bordiga's Bianco begins with a base of Cortese and Moscato grapes, chosen for their floral aromatics and crisp acidity. Unlike mass-market vermouths that obscure inferior wine with heavy-handed bittering and sweetening, this expression allows the wine's character to shine through the botanical infusion. The recipe features artemisia gathered from mountain meadows, complemented by elderflower, chamomile, and citrus zest. A restrained touch of vanilla and alpine honey provides sweetness without masking the delicate interplay of wine and herbs. The result is a vermouth of exceptional clarity and finesse.

On the palate, this Bianco Vermouth offers a masterclass in subtlety and balance. The opening brings bright citrus notes—lemon zest and bergamot—followed by the wine's natural stone fruit character. The botanical influence appears as gentle waves of herbs and flowers rather than aggressive bitterness, with chamomile, lemon verbena, and a whisper of wormwood providing complexity. The sweetness is perfectly judged, enhancing rather than dominating, while the texture remains light and almost crystalline. The finish is clean and refreshing with lingering notes of white flowers and citrus peel. While exceptional in a White Negroni or Martini variation, this bianco truly excels served simply over ice with a splash of soda and a twist of lemon, allowing its delicate complexity to take center stage on warm afternoons.