POLI DISTILLERIE
GRAN BASSANO BIANCO VERMOUTH
BASSANO DEL GRAPPA • VENETO • VESPAIOLO GRAPE BASE
"Botanical freshness and crystalline elegance. A white vermouth with a sumptuously sweet profile, endowed with a vibrant citrus charge thanks to its noble Vespaiolo grape base."
Essence of Breganze and Infusion of Alpine Plants
The Gran Bassano White Vermouth is crafted by Poli Distillerie in Bassano del Grappa, Veneto. It is a sweet fortified wine with a base of 100% Vespaiolo wine from Breganze, whose citrus acidity balances the sweetness, and an infusion of more than 20 regional botanicals.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Poli Distillerie (est. 1898).
Region of Origin: Bassano del Grappa, Veneto, Italy.
Base Wine: 100% Vespaiolo from Breganze.
Featured Botanicals: Over 20 plants, including elderflower, hawthorn, ginger, thyme, mint, cardamom, and grapefruit peel.
Drink Type: White Vermouth (Vermouth Bianco).
Profile: Sweet, citrusy, and balsamic.
Production Method: Cold maceration of the herbs in the fortified white wine, artisanal filtering, and resting in steel tanks.
Alcohol Content: 18.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 6°C - 8°C.
SKU / MPN: IT-POLI-GRANBASSANO-BIANCO-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale straw yellow, bright, with greenish flashes.
Nose: Elderflower, hawthorn, grapefruit, green orange, fresh ginger, and thyme.
Palate: Smooth and unctuous, sweet, with vibrant citrus acidity that prevents it from being cloying, and a clean, balsamic finish.
3. Architecture of the Distillate
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing: White fish carpaccio, fresh scallops, sushi, fried calamari, soft goat cheeses, Mediterranean salads, salted almonds and walnuts, and cocktails like the Vesper Martini or Vermouth Tonic.
Suggested Moments:
- Summer: With ice and a twist of grapefruit.
- Romantic Dinner: Floral perfume and elegant sweetness.
- The Perfect Gift: For lovers of Italian aperitifs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this liquor dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is sweet, balanced by the citrus acidity of the Vespaiolo grape and bitter botanicals.
What does the Vespaiolo grape contribute?
A high natural acidity that prevents the sweetness from overwhelming the palate and enhances the citrus notes of the infusion.
How should it be stored once opened?
Refrigerated and tightly sealed; it is recommended to consume within 2 to 3 months.