Carpano Antica Vermouth (1L, 16.5%)

Carpano Antica Formula is a sweet vermouth from Turin, Italy, produced by Fratelli Branca Distillerie. It is based on white wines from Puglia, Sicily and Romagna, with hot infusion and cold extraction of more than two dozen botanicals, including vanilla beans, saffron and wormwood. The aroma brings dried fruits, candied cherry and warm vanilla, with tobacco leaf, orange zest and baking spices. The palate is bittersweet and velvety, with dried fruit richness, caramelised orange peel and cocoa, plus roasted coffee beans and Christmas spices. The finish is medium-long, with cinnamon spice and lingering dark fruit.