Types and classification of Martini
Martini - is a type of vermouth produced for a century and a half by the famous Turin wine company Martini & Rossi. Nowadays, it is actively consumed both in its pure form and as part of mixes and cocktails.
Mostly used as an aperitif, but can also be served with meals. Over the long history of the drink, more and more new modifications have emerged, which eventually led to the creation of a peculiar variety of Martini types. It was based on both the characteristic features of the composition and the level of sugar and alcohol content inherent in a particular type of product of the Italian company. Below are all types of martinis for the retail market.
Types of Martini
Rossi - the patriarch of the Martini family (produced since 1863). A drink of rich amber color with a strength of 16 degrees. It contains caramel as a mandatory additive.
Extra dry - a drink born in 1900. Sometimes called "Green Martini", which is only partially true due to the color of the bottle. With a strength of 18 degrees, it contains an extremely low percentage of sugar. It is characterized by a straw color and a distinctive aroma of iris, raspberry and lemon.
Bianco appeared in 1910. It has a light straw color. Although not inferior in strength to the patriarch, it is less bitter and milder. In particular, this effect is achieved by adding vanilla and other spices.
Rosato released in 1980. Pale pink drink with a strength of 15 degrees. Made by combining white and red wine. In addition, its characteristic feature is the addition of cinnamon and cloves.
Doro (D'Oro) appeared on the market in 1998. This is a drink with a strength of 9 degrees, made on the basis of white wine. Given the focus on the inhabitants of Germany, Denmark and Switzerland, the taste and aroma of this type of martini contains pronounced hints of honey, citrus, nutmeg, vanilla and coriander.
Gold by Dolce & Gabbana - an elite 18-degree drink that appeared in 2010. Along with the zest of Sicilian citrus fruits, it contains such unexpected ingredients as Calabrian saffron, Spanish bergamot, Indonesian kubeba pepper, Indian ginger and Ethiopian myrrh.
Martini Asti - white semi-sweet champagne Martini Asti is made from the White Muscat grape, which grows in the provinces of Piedmont and Veneto. Asti Martini has a sweet taste with a fruity bouquet of apples, peaches, orange and honey. It is recommended to serve Martini Asti at a temperature of 7-9 C°.
Martini Brut - Martini Brut dry sparkling wine was created by Martini & Rossi winemakers over 80 years ago. For the production of Martini Brut, high-quality grapes of several classic varieties are used, the predominant of which are the noble Italian Prosecco and Pinot. Soft velvety taste. It has a pleasant persistent aftertaste.
Martini Gran Lusso - released to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Martini brand. The recipe of "Lusso" was created by Luigi Rossi in 1871. His followers - winemakers Giuseppe Musso and Ivano Tanutti - rethought the old recipe and, while preserving the uniqueness of the drink, gave it a special modern "sound". This is how Gran Lusso was born. The basis of the drink is vermouth from Moscato Canello grapes, aged for a year in wooden barrels, red wine from Barbera grapes and an extract created according to an old recipe, which was aged for 8 years in small bottles. The drink was produced in a limited number of 150,000 bottles. The taste of the drink is harmonious, uniquely bittersweet, velvety, rich, with notes of aromatic herbs, lavender and rose.
Martini Prosecco - Martini Prosecco dry sparkling wine is produced from the grape variety of the same name, which is grown in the Veneto region in the north-east of Italy. The taste of the wine is fresh, dry, with fruity notes of grapefruit, green apple, peach, and a spicy aftertaste.
Martini Rose - is a relatively new product in the line of Bacardi-Martini sparkling wines, created in collaboration with the World Champion sommelier Enrico Bernardo. The grapes for Martini Rose are hand-picked and grown in the Italian provinces of Piedmont and Veneto. The unique, light, slightly tart aromatic flavor of the wine is achieved through a combination of white and red grape varieties with notes of citrus, peach and elderberry.
Martini Royale Bianco - a harmonious combination of classic Martini Bianco, aromatic herbs, spices and vanilla. Martini Royale Rosato is ready to drink. Just pour it into a glass, add ice, a slice of tropical lime and a sprig of mint. This vermouth has a refined flavor with notes of vanilla, fragrant herbs and floral spices.
Martini Royale Rosato (Martini Royale Rosato) - the spicy, spectacular drink shimmers with deep notes of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, combined with lighter fruit flavors of raspberry and lemon. The result of this original selection of ingredients is a sparkling cocktail with a slightly bittersweet flavor. This mix of red fruits is best served in a glass with ice in it and a little orange juice.
Martini classification
All Martini drinks can be classified according to the following parameters:
Price - varies from the segmentation of the drink. Yes, the group of vermouths Rossi, Extra Dry, Bianco, Rosato has a price of up to $8 per bottle.
Taste - from sweet to tart.
Color - red, clear, amber, pink, beige. Exclusive and limited versions of Martini can be of any color.
Type of alcohol - vermouth and sparkling wine.
Strength - from 9 to 18 degrees.
Given the rapid creative activity of Turin's winemakers in recent decades, we can expect a further increase in the number of types of Martini. In addition, do not forget that, in addition to this vermouth, the Martini company & Rossi also produces other alcoholic beverages: sparkling wines, 25-degree bitter and strong herbal liqueur Spirito, designed for the Eastern European market.
Update: 19.06.2015
Category: Wine and Vermouth