Mancino Chinato Vermouth

Mancino Chinato Vermouth – Barbera d'Asti D.O.C.G. | China Calissaya

Mancino Chinato Vermouth is a remarkable and distinctive expression from Giancarlo Mancino — the intersection of all three Mancino Vermouths (Secco, Bianco, and Rosso) united in a single, complex digestivo. Based on a Barbera d'Asti D.O.C.G. — one of Piedmont's most celebrated red wines — with the addition of pure China Calissaya (Cinchona bark), the Chinato delivers a rich, deep, and beautifully bitter palate that is both a remarkable digestive and an exceptional aperitif.

Chinato is a traditional Piedmontese style of aromatized wine with deep roots in Italian drinking culture — and Mancino's interpretation, crafted by Giancarlo with his characteristic botanical precision, is among the finest examples available.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich red wine, China bark, warm spice, dried fruit, and the complex aromatic depth of the three Mancino vermouth styles united
• Palate: Rich, deep, and beautifully bitter with the character of Barbera d'Asti — dark fruit, earthy tannins, China Calissaya bitterness, and warm herbal complexity
• Finish: Long, bitter, and deeply satisfying — the hallmark of a great Chinato digestivo

How to Enjoy

Mancino Chinato is best served chilled or at room temperature as a traditional Italian digestivo after dinner. Also exceptional as an aperitif over ice, or in a Chinato Spritz with Prosecco and soda. A classic pairing with dark chocolate is highly recommended.

Key Highlights

• ✔ Based on Barbera d'Asti D.O.C.G. — one of Piedmont's most celebrated red wines
• ✔ China Calissaya (Cinchona bark) — the defining bitter botanical of Chinato
• ✔ The intersection of all three Mancino Vermouth styles in one expression
• ✔ 17.5% ABV — rich and complex
• ✔ Exceptional as both a digestivo and aperitif
• ✔ From Mancino Vermouth by Giancarlo Mancino, Italy
• ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Chinato?

Chinato is a traditional Piedmontese style of aromatized wine made by infusing Barolo or other Piedmontese red wines with China Calissaya (Cinchona bark) and other botanicals. It is one of Italy's most celebrated digestivos, with a rich, bitter, and complex character rooted in centuries of Italian drinking tradition.

What is China Calissaya?

China Calissaya (Cinchona calisaya) is a species of Cinchona tree whose bark is the source of quinine — the defining bitter compound in Chinato, tonic water, and many classic Italian amari. It imparts a distinctive, pleasantly bitter character that is the hallmark of great Chinato.

How does Mancino Chinato differ from their other vermouths?

Unlike the Rosso, Bianco, and Secco — which are based on white Trebbiano di Romagna — Mancino Chinato is based on Barbera d'Asti D.O.C.G., a red wine, giving it a richer, deeper, and more bitter character. It is primarily a digestivo rather than a cocktail vermouth.

Where can I buy Mancino Chinato Vermouth?

You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.