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BONAL FRANCE Since 1865, this spicy, earthy aperitif has been known as “ouvre l’appétit”—the key to the appetite. Serious in its role as an aperitif, and then popular with sportsmen, Bonal became an early sponsor of the Tour de France. Bonal Gentiane Quina Aperitif Wine 32PF / 750ML Made in St. Laurent du Pont in the French alps, this fortified wine is infused with gentian, cinchona and herbs using a recipe created in 1865. Bittersweet with green grapes, prune, figs, plump sultana, liquorice and citrus with gentian and quinine bitterness. Neat, with a twist; or in place of sweet vermouth. 5+ Stars Difford’s Guide. BYRRH FRANCE Produced since 1873 in the small French town of Thuir. Evolved from quinine bark infusions used to prevent malaria in 1850. Byrrh Grand Quinquina Aperitif Wine 6PF / 750ML so no additional sugar is needed, and also provides Byrrh with its refreshing balance of fruit and spice. A bit softer than vermouth with heavy wine flavors and just a mild quinine flavor to add bitterness. . 5+ Stars Difford’s Guide CAPERITIF SOUTH AFRICA For decades this unique Cape Aperitif inspired barmen all over the globe and it made its way into many famous cocktail recipes and books. But, around 1910, the company disappeared, as did the recipe. Fast forward 100 years to when a Danish mixologist met a Swartland winemaker and the ghost ingredient became a possibility and then a reality. Caperitif Kaapse Dief Aperitif 33PF / 750ML Chenin Blanc fortified with spirit, gently sweetened by the sugar of the grapes, bittered by Quinchona bark and flavored with some 35 truly Cape ingredients such as fynbos, kalmoes and naartjies. CAPPELLETTI TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE, ITALY First established in 1909. Cappelletti may be the oldest style of this classic red bitter still in production. Cappelletti Vino Aperitivo 34PF / 750ML An wine-based aperitif made in the Alto-Adige region of Italy. Mostly Trebbiano, the nose is round and full, captivating with just a hint of bitterness and herbs. The palate is generous, providing a slight bitterness from notes of citrus peel. Byrrh is created by macerating South America Quinquina, coffee, bitter orange, colombo and cocoa in Muscat Mistelles, then matured in oak casks. The fruit forward wine lends natural sweetness,

COCCHI ITALY, PIEDMONT Cocchi has produced aperitifs and vermouths since 1891. Since 1978, the company has been owned by the Bava Family, renowned producers of still and sparkling wine. Because of this, all Cocchi aperitifs and vermouths are made with indigenous Piedmontese varietals, like Moscato,

Brachetto and Nebbiolo. Cocchi Dopo Teatro 32PF / 500ml

This ‘Vermouth Amaro’ has been created according to the original recipe by Giulio Cocchi where Artemisia was enriched with rhubarb, quassia wood, chiretta and a double infusion of cinchona. The addition of Barolo Chinato to the base wine gives delicately red nuances and a further soft and complex note – totally Cocchi style. Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 36PF / 750ML This Moscato-based vermouth is a true Vermouth di Torino – one of the only two protected geographical indication of origins for vermouth. The rich, vibrant flavor profile offers complex notes of cocoa, citrus fruit and rhubarb, backed by Americano Bianca is fortified then aromatized using botanicals including cinchona, gentian and citrus. Cocchi Americano is crisp with a delicate bitter edge and gives many of the classics new life, with the bitter element playing an effective counterpoint to other flavors in the drink. 5 Stars Difford’s Guide Cocchi Americano Rosa 33PF / 750ML Americano Rosa has the lush mouthfeel and weight of a sweet vermouth, the fruit of a sangria, and the spice of a mulled wine, finishing with a tingle of bitterness on the tongue. It’s absolutely delicious. 4.5 Stars Difford’s Guide Cocchi Barolo Chinato DOCG 33PF / 500ML / 1.0L Made from old Barolo infused with quinine bark, rhubarb, and ginger. Rich and complex with flavors unparalleled in its category. May be used in place of vermouth. COMOZ FRANCE Established in 1856, Comoz was the second-oldest of Chambéry vermouth producers, and was perhaps the first to produce the crystal-clear Blanc style. Introduced in 1881, Comoz Vermouth Blanc expressed Claudius Comoz’s selection of wines, plants and fruits, many of which come from the hills above Chambéry. Comoz Blanc Vermouth 32PF / 750ML True to its historic character, Comoz Blanc is less sweet than other vermouth blanc, with notes of stone fruits, alpine flowers and a deep, undercurrent of wormwood. a balanced bitter undertone. 5 Stars Difford’s Guide 3.15 96pts Ultimate Spirits Challenge Cocchi Americano Aperitif Wine 33PF / 750ML

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