Vermouth, Non Vintage Liqueurs
Giovanni Zoppa – Vermouth di Torino (c. 1970s–1980s)
Bottle size: 100cl
ABV: 16%
Price:
£89.00
Description
This bottle of Giovanni Zoppa Vermouth di Torino is a fine example of traditional Piedmontese vermouth from the golden era of Italian aperitivi. Produced in Alba, Italy, it reflects the regional style that made Vermouth di Torino world-renowned: a sophisticated balance of wine, herbs, roots, and spices.
The presentation is striking, with its bold red “g.zoppa” branding, ornate vine and medal motifs, and traditional crest, all typical of 1970s–1980s Italian vermouth packaging. Collectors will immediately recognize it as a charming relic of the period when vermouth was enjoying an international boom, especially in cocktails and aperitivo culture.
In the glass, one can expect a deep garnet-red colour with amber reflections, showing the richness of its style. Aromas lean towards candied orange peel, alpine herbs, baking spice, and caramelised sugar, accented by subtle bitter botanicals. On the palate, it would have delivered the classic Torinese profile: a smooth interplay of sweetness, herbal complexity, and gentle bitterness, finishing with warm spice and lingering citrus notes.
Today, bottles like this are prized as collectors’ items and as a window into Italy’s mid-20th-century vermouth craft. Whether displayed as part of a vintage spirits collection or preserved as a tasting curiosity, Giovanni Zoppa’s Vermouth di Torino embodies the elegance and heritage of Piedmontese aperitivo tradition.
Condition
Good conditions
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