Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry
Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry is a 17% ABV, 750mL vermouth from Giulio Cocchi of Asti, Piedmont — the historic house founded in 1891, released for Cocchi's 130th anniversary. Built on a Cortese-grape base wine under the Vermouth di Torino IGP, it follows the "Ricetta Piemontese": Piedmont wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), Menta di Pancalieri mint, lemon, cardamom, and coriander, with under 30 grams of sugar per litre for a true extra-dry profile. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 17%
- Size: 750mL
- Style: extra dry vermouth (Vermouth di Torino IGP)
- Base wine: Cortese grapes (Piedmont)
- Botanicals: Piedmont wormwood, Pancalieri mint, lemon, cardamom, coriander
- Origin: Asti, Piedmont, Italy
Piedmont's Dry Martini Vermouth
Vermouth di Torino earned EU geographical-indication protection in 2019, and Cocchi — whose managing director Roberto Bava presides over the Consorzio — is one of its defining houses. The Extra Dry was built for the modern dry Martini: fresh apple, melon, and white-flower notes over a bitter wormwood spine. Stock the bar with more vermouth or browse Cocchi at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh apple, melon, and white flowers over bitter botanicals (brand notes).
Palate: Crisp and dry — citrus peel, mint, gentle wormwood bitterness.
Finish: Clean and herbal, made for a dry finish.
How to Enjoy
Chill and serve in a dry Martini (5:1 or drier) or a white Negroni. Keep the opened bottle refrigerated and drink within a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vermouth di Torino?
A protected geographical indication (IGP) for vermouth made to traditional Turin standards — at least half the base wine from Piedmont grapes.
How dry is "extra dry" vermouth?
Under 30 grams of sugar per litre — built for crisp, dry Martinis.
Should vermouth be refrigerated?
Yes — once opened, refrigerate and use within about a month to keep the botanicals fresh.
Who makes Cocchi vermouth?
Giulio Cocchi, founded 1891 in Asti, Italy, and listed on Italy's National Register of Historic Companies.
The dry Martini's Piedmont answer — order Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.