PIO CESARE - Vermouth Di Torino
The winery was founded over a century ago, in 1881 by Cesare Pio, and is now run by his descendants, the Boffa family. The winery sits squarely on top of ancient Roman walls in the heart of the town of Alba. With seventy hectares spread across the region, Pio Cesare have access to superior terroir. This, coupled with their traditional production methods, results in some of the most classic, ageworthy wines here.
In addition to absinth which is essential for the preparation of thisVermouth, the Boffa family use a mixture of 26 aromatic herbs such as marjoram leaves, gentian roots, orange zest and others, which all together compose their family recipe. They then add a blend of different Pio Cesare white wines, including their Moscato d’Asti. After a 15-day maceration, the Vermouth obtained is aged in oak barrels for at least 4 months. The Recipe is finally completed with the addition of burned sugar, which gives this Vermouth its light color, and its distinctive aroma and taste.