Martini & Rossi Bianco Vermouth (75cl, 15%)

Martini & Rossi Bianco is a sweet white vermouth from Pessione, Italy, made on a Trebbiano wine base and infused with Alpine botanicals. It was first launched in 1910 and nicknamed 'Bianchissimo'. The Trebbiano base is filtered through charcoal, then infused with natural herbs and botanicals sourced mainly from the Italian Alps. The liquid is fortified with neutral grape spirit and sweetened with beet sugar, with a botanical recipe that emphasises vanilla and citrus peel. On the nose there are white floral notes, sweet vanilla, citrus peel, aromatic herbs, tobacco leaf and bay leaf. The palate brings citrus, baked apple, ginger, cinnamon, honey and vanilla, with a gentle herbal bitterness. The finish is medium, smooth and velvety, with vanilla, sweet spice and lemon zest.