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The "riposo del soldato'" or "soldier's rest" is an elegant, botanical vermouth. It was been developed with the purpose of amplifying the value of Castelvecchio red wine in order to create a unique product in which the vibrancy of the wine combines with classic aromatic plants and botanicals from the Italian tradition. For this reason, a larger amount of wine has been used, in comparison to the usual vermouths, and no chemical stabilizer nor preservative has been added except for pure grain alcohol.
Try Castelvecchio Vermouth in your favorite cocktails or simply with ice and a citrus peel garnish.
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Typology: Red Vermouth
Production area: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Ingredients: Wine, sugar, grain alcohol, extracts and infusions of aromatic herbs
Aromatic plants: Wormwood, sweet orange peel, cinchona, mint, lemon balm, common thyme, gentian, artichoke, hyssop.
Note from the winemaker: Possible precipitations after opening are due to the absence of stabilizers and attest to the artisanal nature of the production process. So the winemaker chose to set the ABV at 18% with the intention of best preserving the organoleptic properties of the product.
Alcohol content: 18%
Tasting notes: Garnet red color with brick shades. On the nose hints of red fruits, bitter orange, and a balsamic scent. On the palate, this vermouth is round with hints of lemon balm. Clean, sweet finish with notes of absinthe.
Serving suggestions: Excellent as an aperitif with some ice and lemon peel garnish. Try it in classic Italian cocktails like vermouth and soda, Negroni, Americano, or Spritz. Pair with a salty snack like potato chips, olives, or cheese.
