Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino Sweet Vermouth 750ml

Step back to vermouth's golden age with Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino, a faithful recreation of the original 1891 recipe that established Cocchi's reputation. This historic sweet vermouth delivers authentic Turin character with rich complexity that predates modern simplification, offering genuine taste of belle époque Italy. For cocktail purists seeking historically accurate ingredients or vermouth enthusiasts wanting to understand the category's origins, Storico provides liquid time travel to vermouth's defining era.

The Storico recipe comes from Giulio Cocchi's original notes, recreating the exact botanical blend that made Cocchi famous in 1891. Moscato provides the wine base—unusual for modern vermouth but historically accurate. The botanical mix emphasizes artemisia (wormwood), citrus peels, rhubarb, and exotic spices with vanilla notes more prominent than contemporary versions. Natural caramel from burnt sugar provides authentic color and subtle flavor. This historical accuracy extends to production methods with longer maceration and patient integration honoring 19th-century techniques.

Tasting Storico reveals why Cocchi's reputation endured over a century. Rich amber color promises the complexity delivered. The nose presents immediate richness—vanilla and caramel lead with orange peel, herbs, and exotic spices creating baroque complexity. The Moscato base adds floral notes distinguishing it from modern vermouths. On the palate, Storico shows its historical character through intense flavor concentration. Sweet certainly, but with balancing bitterness from artemisia and gentian. Vanilla notes seem almost bourbon-like while citrus provides brightness. The botanical complexity impresses with dozens of herbs and spices creating layers. Mid-palate brings cocoa notes, dried fruits, and warming spices. The finish extends with sweet-bitter balance and remarkable persistence. In cocktails, Storico transforms classics—Negronis gain depth, Manhattans achieve historical accuracy. Neat over ice, it's transportive sip of Turin's golden age. It's living history in a glass.