Martini & Rossi Dry Vermouth (37.5cl, 15%)

A classic Italian dry vermouth from Turin, made by Martini & Rossi. The Extra Dry recipe combines a base of fortified white wine with a distillate of more than 30 herbs and spices, including sage, coriander, allspice and Roman chamomile, anchored by Florentine orris. It contains less than 30 grams of sugar per litre. The nose is floral, with orris root, dried herbs, subtle orange peel and a faint cedar note. The palate is light and gently sweet, with mild grape and citrus, tart raspberry and lemon, soft herbal bitterness and a sparkling quality. The finish is clean and relatively brief, with a lemony exit and lingering dried-herb undertone.