We were looking for a classic, but by no means clichéd vermouth – one that would make sense in anyone’s glass. We focused on intense flavours and avoided the cloyingly sweet, boozy character. It quickly became clear that Bèrto would be our next big favourite.

Delicious Piedmontese wines, aromatic botanicals, herbs and exotic spices come together in this deep, long-macerated, amber-coloured Vermouth Bianco. The base wine blends local and international varieties, including Cortese, Arneis, Chardonnay, Trebbiano, Bombino, Verdeca and Moscato d'Asti. The nose exudes sandalwood, citrus oils and subtle woody notes, complemented by white flowers, vanilla, cinnamon and sun-shrivelled grapes. On the palate it shows infinite complexity – rich and silky smooth, full-bodied with subtle bitterness.

Main botanicals: wormwood, rhubarb, blood orange, lemon and sage.
Enjoy it neat or with soda water and a slice of lemon.