Martini Rosso
Martini Rosso is the world-famous Italian sweet vermouth, first created in 1863 from Italian wine infused with herbs, citrus peel, spice and natural caramel.
Bottled at 15% ABV, it delivers smooth vanilla sweetness, bittersweet herbal spice and rich amber colour - perfect for Negronis, Manhattans and classic aperitivo serves.
Elegant, aromatic and timeless, Martini Rosso remains a cornerstone of cocktail culture and a stylish symbol of Italy’s aperitivo tradition.
Italy
700ml
15% ABV
NVMartini Rosso is the original sweet red vermouth from Martini & Rossi, first created in 1863 in Turin, Italy. Herbal, bittersweet and gently spiced, it remains one of the world’s most famous vermouths and a foundation of countless classic cocktails.
Smooth, lightly sweet and aromatic, Martini Rosso brings notes of vanilla, caramel, herbs, citrus peel and gentle bitterness. Whether poured long with soda or used in cocktails like the Negroni and Manhattan, it adds warmth, complexity and Italian elegance.
Martini & Rossi is one of Italy’s most historic drinks houses, founded in the mid-1800s. The company helped make vermouth world-famous, exporting Italian aperitivo culture across Europe and beyond.
The original recipe for Martini Rosso was created by herbalist Luigi Rossi, who perfected a blend of regional botanicals and natural caramel to give the vermouth its ruby-amber character. Over 150 years later, Martini remains a global ambassador of Italian aperitivo tradition — stylish, approachable and timeless.
Style: Sweet Red Vermouth / Aromatised Wine
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Producer: Martini & Rossi
Distillation / Production: Italian wine blended with a secret recipe of herbs, roots, spices and botanicals; fortified with neutral spirit and coloured naturally with caramel
Base Wine: Italian white wine varieties
Appearance: Deep amber-red with copper highlights
ABV: 15 %
Nose:
Vanilla, caramel, citrus peel, cinnamon, clove and dried herbs.
Palate:
Smooth, bittersweet and rounded — vanilla, orange peel, spice, dried fruit and gentle aromatic bitterness from wormwood and herbs.
Finish:
Soft and lingering — warm spice, caramel and light herbal bitterness.
Overall Character:
Balanced, aromatic and lightly sweet — classic Italian vermouth for mixing or sipping.
🍸 One-Liner Flavour Summary
Vanilla, caramel and citrus peel balanced with gentle herbal spice and bittersweet warmth.
Classic Cocktails:
Negroni
Manhattan
Americano
Martinez
Vermouth Spritz
Long Serves:
Rosso & Soda with orange
Rosso & Tonic
Rosso with ginger ale
Culinary Pairings:
Charcuterie and olives
Cheese and antipasti
Dark chocolate desserts
Nuts and dried fruit
Occasions:
Aperitivo hour
Cocktail making
Bars and home entertaining
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