Vermouth, Non Vintage Sweet Wine
Grassotti “Puntino” Vermouth Aperitivo (c. 1960s)
Bottle size: 100cl
ABV: 16%
Price:
£129.00
Description
A rare survivor from one of Piedmont’s historic vermouth producers, the Grassotti “Puntino” Vermouth Aperitivo captures the elegance and charm of mid-20th century Italy. Produced in Rivarolo, near Turin, this vermouth hails from the cradle of Vermouth di Torino, where craftsmanship and tradition defined the aperitivo hour.
The label, richly decorated in emerald green and gold flourishes, speaks to the prestige of Grassotti’s bottlings in the era, proudly noting the company’s foundation in 1837. The typography and design details — typical of the 1950s and early 1960s — help to firmly place this bottle in that golden post-war period.
In character, one would expect a vermouth of this vintage to offer aromatic layers of wormwood, alpine herbs, dried citrus peel, and sweet spice, underpinned by a mellow caramel sweetness. With time in glass, hints of dried flowers, clove, and bitter roots would emerge, leading to a balanced bittersweet finish typical of fine aperitivi of Turin.
For collectors, this is not just a bottle of vermouth but a piece of Italian drinking history — an evocative artifact from the 1950s–1960s that embodies the artistry of Grassotti’s long-established house.
Condition
Good conditions
