The young ladies' favorite drink - martini - is actually difficult to classify as one of the types of wine. It is rather a tincture of white or rosé wine with herbs, which makes martini akin to vermouth.
Martini production
Martini in its composition refers to several types of wine, including sparkling and rosé varieties. By itself, it is a classic vermouth, but it has so many varieties that some of them have a base in the form of wine.
Martini is consumed chilled with ice cubes and various fruits.
The classic technology for the production of martini involves the composition of the drink dry white wine and the addition of various plants. In particular:
- juniper, - chamomile, - ginger, - mint, - coriander.
And, of course, wormwood plays a special role, which gives vermouth its famous bitter taste.
Each type of martini has its own brand name, we are not talking about the trade name, but about the name that is given based on the used base of the drink, for example Bianco, Rose, Gold and others.
Rose varieties - Rose - are made from a combination of two wines: red and white. Thanks to this synthesis, the drink acquires a pleasant pink hue, delicate taste and aroma with notes of cinnamon and cloves.
And this kind of martini like D`Oro, which is made on the basis of white wine, is distinguished by such bright fillings as citrus, vanilla, nutmeg and even honey notes.
The famous and exquisite Asti Martini is made using dry sparkling wine. The final product should have a sweet taste that will be saturated with notes of apples, honey, peaches and oranges.
Thus, a martini is white wine, red wine, and even sparkling wine, it all depends on the type of production and the basis chosen by the winemaker. In short, such a variety is usually called "vermouth", which is distinguished by the presence of such components as ginger, honey, orange, raspberry, vanilla and various types of herbs and flowers. Thanks to this, the martini becomes a unique drink that differs from ordinary wine.
Eating martini
With the help of juice, better than freshly squeezed, you can reduce the strength of the martini if you add it in a proportion equal to the alcoholic component of the drink.
Martini is often used as a base or addition to cocktails. In such cocktails, martinis are mixed with vodka, liqueur or rum, and pieces of fresh fruit or berries are also added to the glass. There are many variations in the use of martini, but the main thing to remember is that you should not overdo it with additions, so as not to completely lose the true taste of the drink.
If you use martini in reasonable doses, then it is almost impossible to harm your health.
Various components that make up martini wines give it an unforgettable aroma, thus flavoring the wine with its natural ingredients.
