Vermouth is a special type of wine drink made using spices and herbs. There are a huge number of manufacturers of vermouth, Martini and Cinzano are the most popular brands.
The main ingredient in vermouth is wormwood, which gives the drink a very characteristic bitter taste. Originally, this drink was created as a medicine to improve digestion. However, the high taste of vermouth led to the fact that many manufacturers began to produce it as an independent alcoholic beverage. The word "vermouth" itself comes from the German wermut, which means "wormwood".
Vintage italian stamps
Cinzano is an old Italian brand founded back in 1757. He is now known as one of the leading producers of vermouth. This company was the first to start the production of sparkling wine in Italy, eventually losing the palm in this area to Martini. Currently, the company's main product line includes six different vermouths and one sparkling wine.
Martini is another well-known Italian brand. This company released its first vermouth only in 1863. For many years it was the only vermouth produced by this company. Martini now produces nine different types of vermouth and three varieties of sparkling wine. It was the Martini company that first released red sparkling wine.
It is impossible to determine any significant difference between the products of "Cinzano" and "Martini". These brands are long-standing rivals and hold the leading positions in the world for the production of various vermouths. Both companies keep the recipe and manufacturing technology of their drinks secret. The basis of production in both cases is the correct use of spices, herbs and various extracts. The recipes are developed in an atmosphere of the strictest secrecy.
Secret recipes
It is believed that the company "Chinzano" in the production of vermouths uses significantly more herbs, spices and extracts added to wine, which allows them to complicate the aroma and taste of the drink. Despite the fact that Chinzano produces fewer different types of vermouth, true fans of this drink prefer the products of this particular company because of the more complex recipes.
The Martini company is famous for its unique, inimitable line of sparkling wines, which have repeatedly received awards at international exhibitions, these drinks are appreciated for their complex bouquet of aromas and exquisite taste.
It should be noted that in Russia "Martini" is considered a more promoted brand, therefore the cost of the products of this company is somewhat more expensive than "Chinzano".
