Vermouth, Non Vintage Sweet Wine
Drink - Torazzi (circa 1970's)
Bottle size: 100cl
ABV: 16%
Price:
£89.00
Description
The Torazzi Vermouth Drink is a strikingly rare Italian bottling, produced during the 1960s to early 1970s, when vermouth enjoyed global popularity both as an aperitivo and as a cocktail staple. The ornate, medal-adorned label design and the bold red “TORAZZI” branding across the shoulder are characteristic of mid-century Italian export bottlings.
The use of the term “Vermouth Drink” rather than the classic “Vermouth di Torino” hints at a style crafted specifically for broader export markets, appealing to a growing international audience that was discovering Italian fortified wines.
This vermouth would likely have carried the classic Rosso profile — deep amber-red in colour with aromas of bitter orange peel, wormwood, cinnamon, clove, and caramelised sugar, layered with herbal complexity. On the palate, the sweetness would be lifted by a distinctly bitter backbone, offering balance and length, perfect for sipping neat, over ice, or in cocktails like a Negroni or Americano.
As a collectible, this bottle is both a testament to Italy’s mid-20th century vermouth heritage and a conversation piece for enthusiasts of vintage aperitivi. Its well-preserved state and stylistic branding make it a fine example of the export-driven vermouth boom of its era.
Condition
Bad Label
