Hotel Starlino Vermouth and Apertivos Arrive in USA
Perfect blend for lower alcohol cocktails
By Michael Hepworth
Vermouth was actually invented in Turin, Italy, the Northern Italian town better known for Fiat cars and Juventus Football Club. The Hotel Starlino Distillery produces three varieties, a red Vermouth, Starlino Rose and Starlino Arancione, the latter two being wine based aperitifs. Vermouth was originally considered only good for medicinal purposes, but over time it started popping up in the fashionable Turin cafes and eventually came to age in the Royal Court of Turin. They also produce Maraschino Cherries which are de-stoned and made from Italian Marasaca Cherries. They are the garnish of choice for Manhattans or Negronis and make an exciting dessert when drizzled over ice cream or cheesecake.
The Hotel Starlino Distillery was founded in 1906 and is located in Moncalieri in the Turin region, and there is an outstanding view of the Monviso Mountain. Obviously right now tours are out of the question, but when things finally get back to normal you can contact them directly at 39-011-689-1411.
The Vermouth or Starlino Rosso has a color of dark red and brown amber and has an aroma of dried fruits such as prunes, dates, raisins, candied cherries, vanilla spice and orange zest. The production itself is a combination of Piedmonte wines that are finished in ex-Kentucky Bourbon Barrels for thirty days. The actual grapes used are Wormwood Gentle and Wormwood Piedmont, Absinthe and assorted herbs including China, Raisins, Vanilla, Ginger, Bitter Orange and Cloves. All the three drinks are perfect for cocktails and only have a 17% ABV.
The Starlino Rose uses the same Piedmont grapes but the botanicals differ from the vermouth In the likes of elderflower, coriander, cloves, dittany, centaury, hyssop, cardo, angelica, Sandal, ambrette, thyme, orris and sweet orange peel. After being mixed and agitated with Trebbiano wine the Rose is then rested in stainless steel for six months, with a final process of chill filtration before going to the bottler.
The Starlino Arancione utilizes pink grapefruit peel in place of the orange peel but still has a bright orange appearance. This is a semi-dry vermouth that is pretty vibrant and is perfect on the rocks by itself or with prosecco, soda or tonic.
RECIPES:
STARLINO MANHATTAN
1 part Starlino Rosso
2 parts Rye
2 dashes bitters
Starlino Maraschino Cherries
STARLINO ROSE SPRITZ
1 part Starlino Rose
3 parts Prosecco
1-part Soda
slice of grapefruit
STARLINO ARANCIONE TONIC
1 part Starlino Arancione
3 parts Fever Tree Tonic
slice of orange
www.thestarlino.com
Vermouth was actually invented in Turin, Italy, the Northern Italian town better known for Fiat cars and Juventus Football Club. The Hotel Starlino Distillery produces three varieties, a red Vermouth, Starlino Rose and Starlino Arancione, the latter two being wine based aperitifs. Vermouth was originally considered only good for medicinal purposes, but over time it started popping up in the fashionable Turin cafes and eventually came to age in the Royal Court of Turin. They also produce Maraschino Cherries which are de-stoned and made from Italian Marasaca Cherries. They are the garnish of choice for Manhattans or Negronis and make an exciting dessert when drizzled over ice cream or cheesecake.
The Hotel Starlino Distillery was founded in 1906 and is located in Moncalieri in the Turin region, and there is an outstanding view of the Monviso Mountain. Obviously right now tours are out of the question, but when things finally get back to normal you can contact them directly at 39-011-689-1411.
The Vermouth or Starlino Rosso has a color of dark red and brown amber and has an aroma of dried fruits such as prunes, dates, raisins, candied cherries, vanilla spice and orange zest. The production itself is a combination of Piedmonte wines that are finished in ex-Kentucky Bourbon Barrels for thirty days. The actual grapes used are Wormwood Gentle and Wormwood Piedmont, Absinthe and assorted herbs including China, Raisins, Vanilla, Ginger, Bitter Orange and Cloves. All the three drinks are perfect for cocktails and only have a 17% ABV.
The Starlino Rose uses the same Piedmont grapes but the botanicals differ from the vermouth In the likes of elderflower, coriander, cloves, dittany, centaury, hyssop, cardo, angelica, Sandal, ambrette, thyme, orris and sweet orange peel. After being mixed and agitated with Trebbiano wine the Rose is then rested in stainless steel for six months, with a final process of chill filtration before going to the bottler.
The Starlino Arancione utilizes pink grapefruit peel in place of the orange peel but still has a bright orange appearance. This is a semi-dry vermouth that is pretty vibrant and is perfect on the rocks by itself or with prosecco, soda or tonic.
RECIPES:
STARLINO MANHATTAN
1 part Starlino Rosso
2 parts Rye
2 dashes bitters
Starlino Maraschino Cherries
STARLINO ROSE SPRITZ
1 part Starlino Rose
3 parts Prosecco
1-part Soda
slice of grapefruit
STARLINO ARANCIONE TONIC
1 part Starlino Arancione
3 parts Fever Tree Tonic
slice of orange
www.thestarlino.com