POLI DISTILLERIE
GRAN BASSANO ROSSO VERMOUTH
BASSANO DEL GRAPPA • VENETO • MERLOT BOTANICAL BASE
"The aromatic elegance of the Italian aperitivo. A red vermouth with a sumptuously sweet profile, structured upon noble Merlot wine and infused with the botanical soul of the Bassano region."
Signature Infusion and Merlot Wine Base
The Gran Bassano Red Vermouth is crafted by Poli Distillerie in Bassano del Grappa, Veneto. It is a sweet fortified wine with a base of Merlot red wine and an infusion of over 20 aromatic herbs, roots, and spices, with balsamic notes, spiced warmth, and a slightly bitter finish.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Poli Distillerie (est. 1898).
Region of Origin: Bassano del Grappa, Veneto, Italy.
Base Wine: Merlot.
Key Botanicals: Over 20 herbs and spices, including cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, bitter orange, rhubarb, and wormwood.
Type of Drink: Red Vermouth (Vermouth Rosso).
Profile: Sweet, with a bitter and spiced counterpoint.
Production Method: Cold maceration of botanicals in Merlot wine fortified with grape spirit.
Alcohol Content: 18.0% ABV.
Serving Temperature: 8°C - 10°C, with ice and a twist of orange.
SKU / MPN: IT-POLI-GRANBASSANO-ROSSO-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep ruby red with garnet hues.
Nose: Cinnamon, clove, cardamom, bitter orange peel, candied red fruits, and a resinous herbal touch.
Palate: Broad and sweet, with a balsamic and bitter trail that balances the sweetness, and a silky, spiced finish.
3. Distillate Architecture
4. Recommended Occasions and Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: Seasoned olives, toasted nuts, cured meats, aged cheeses, red fruit tarts, chocolate truffles, and classic cocktails (Negroni, Manhattan, Americano).
Suggested Occasions:
- Business: To break the ice at a lunch.
- Family Meal: Sunday aperitif.
- Romantic Dinner: Ruby color and spiced profile.
- Summer: With ice, sparkling water, and orange.
- Special Celebration: Welcome cocktails.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
Is this liqueur dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is sweet, with a bitter and spiced counter-balance in the finish.
What differentiates it from other red vermouths?
It uses Veneto Merlot red wine as a base instead of neutral white wines, which gives it more fruitiness and structure.
How should it be stored once opened?
Refrigerated and tightly capped; it is recommended to consume within 2 to 3 months.