2018 Bordiga Vermouth Riserva Excelsior

Bordiga Vermouth di Torino Excelsior Riserva is crafted by the historic Bordiga distillery, founded in 1888 in Piedmont, using traditional methods and original recipes from the Occitan valleys. This exceptional vermouth is made with 30% organic Barolo aged in oak for three years, blended with aromatic Moscato and Trebbiano. It features a diverse botanical blend including wormwood, dittany, elderflower, chinchona bark, quassia bark, orange peel, gentiana lutea root, gentiana acaulis flowers, anise, and Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, with several herbs wild-foraged in the Alps. Produced in limited quantities, emphasizing artisanal craftsmanship and the heritage of Vermouth di Torino. Vegan.

$80.00

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Specs

Type: Fortified

Grapes: Nebbiolo, Moscato, Trebbiano

Vintage: 2018

Geography

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Sub-region: Torino

Farming

Wild foraging of herbs including wormwood, elderflower, and gentians with local cultivation of artemisia mutellina (genepy). Organic.

Harvest

Nebbiolo from Barolo and Moscato d'Asti from Conterno della Bussia cellar

Fermentation

Traditional 40-50 day maceration process; botanical infusion using unique herb and spice mix added to wine base

Aging

30% of base comprises Nebbiolo da Barolo aged 3 years in large oak barrels; natural filtration via refrigeration and paper filters; 15-20 day rest at approximately 10°C before bottling