Vermouth, Non Vintage Sweet Wine
Gherzi Vermouth Torino Tipo Amaro (c. 1970s)
Bottle size: 100cl
ABV: 16%
Price:
£119.00
Description
The Gherzi Vermouth Torino Tipo Amaro is a fine representation of Italy’s vermouth tradition from the 1970s, a period when Turin’s vermouth makers were still exporting widely across Europe and beyond. The bold red-and-gold label with ornate flourishes and the use of the word “Tipo Amaro” (a bitter style vermouth) firmly places this in the mid-to-late 20th century Italian production style.
This expression would have delivered a richer, more robust profile than classic Rosso vermouths, with layers of dark caramel, bitter herbs, wormwood, and gentian, supported by spiced notes of clove, cinnamon, and licorice root. The amaro influence means the palate would lean slightly more bitter, designed for aperitivo drinking and as a sophisticated cocktail ingredient.
Visually, the bottle captures the opulent Turin style of the 1970s, with medal imagery and decorative heraldic flourishes designed to showcase heritage and quality for both domestic and export markets.
For collectors, this Gherzi Vermouth is an evocative snapshot of Turin’s vermouth culture at the time, offering both aesthetic charm and a rare taste of Italy’s amaro-influenced fortified wines.
Condition
Good conditions
