Baldoria Wild Plum Vermouth (75cl, 18%)

An Italian vermouth at 18% ABV, built on a Chardonnay wine base and infused with a rare Alpine plum variety, in a 750ml bottle. It is produced by Baldoria in Boves, Piedmont, at the foot of the Maritime Alps. Production begins with separate macerations of individual botanicals, including two species of wormwood, clary sage, rosemary, fennel and orange peel, in a hydro-alcoholic solution. These are blended with the Chardonnay base and natural sugars. Natural almond-like notes are extracted directly from the plum's kernel. The aroma leads with fresh wild plum, followed by almond blossom, white flowers, dried herbs and soft Chardonnay sweetness. The palate is smooth and lush, with tart plum flesh, warm almond tones, herbal undertones and a touch of sweetness. The finish is medium in length, with plum skin tartness, faint herbal bitterness, almond and orange peel.