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Cinzano Bianco Vermouth

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (2 ratings)

alc./vol: 15%

Proof: 30°

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: No age statement

Product of: Product of Italy Italy

Cinzano pioneered the bianco style of vermouth after World War II. This medium sweet aromatized wine is made from Italian white wine alcohol and sugar, infused with a combination of herbs and spices including artemisia, gentian roots, cloves and cinnamon and citrus fruit.

Serve neat over ice or with pink grapefruit juice. It the UK Cinzano Bianco is most commonly served with lemonade but is best with soda water, a slice of lemon and some olives on the side.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 19/07/2024

Appearance:

Clear, very light straw yellow tint. Almost colourless.

Aroma:

Quince, dry sacking, warm clove and cinnamon with subtle floral elderflower.

Taste:

Lightly syrupy, herbaceous, zesty citrus and deeper rootier notes with clove and honeysuckle blossom.

Aftertaste:

Citrus (bitter pith), cinnamon and clove spice.

Overall:

Not as sweet as some other biancos. Strong notes of quince, clove and cinnamon with subtle elderflower.

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  1. 5 years ago
    Hi, I have a bottle of Cinzano bianco, the label doesn't say "vermouth" just "Cinzano bianco" and it's an amber color. How is it different from this one?
    1. Simon Difford's AvatarSimon Difford
      5 years ago
      Ho old is your bottle. Is it still sealed an unopened? Has it been exposed to sunlight? It could be amber due to oxidisation.

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More about Cinzano Bianco Vermouth

Produced by: Cinzano
Owned by: Caffo 1915 Srl

Cinzano

Status: Operational
Established: 1757
Owner: Gruppo Campari
Capacity: Not supplied
Visitor Policy: Not generally accessible
Address: Torino