Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth 100cl

Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth

One of Italy's most iconic sweet vermouths, crafted to the original recipe created by Antonio Benedetto Carpano in 1786. It remains the benchmark for premium cocktail making, prized for its remarkable richness, complexity and unmistakable vanilla character.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Deep amber with rich mahogany hues.
• Nose: Complex aromas of vanilla, dried fruits, herbs and warming spices.
• Palate: Full-bodied and intensely flavoured with notes of orange marmalade, tea leaves, oak, dried fruit and aromatic botanicals.
• Finish: Exceptionally long, smooth and richly layered with lingering spice and herbal complexity.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this vermouth, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Firm, salty cheeses such as aged Pecorino or Parmesan pair beautifully with Antica Formula’s orange‑spice intensity. Blue cheeses like Gorgonzola offer a creamy contrast that highlights its vanilla warmth and dried‑fruit depth.

Cured beef or charcuterie complement the vermouth’s herbal spice and subtle bitterness. The savoury richness of beef enhances its aromatic complexity.

Dark chocolate, tiramisu, panna cotta or cocoa‑rich desserts mirror the vermouth’s layered sweetness and spice. These desserts amplify its warmth and long finish.

• Cheese
• Pork
• Game
• Pasta & Rice Dishes
• Desserts

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Carpano

Wine Type: Vermouth

Wine Style: Medium-Bodied

Wine Sweetness: Medium Sweet

Vintage: NV

Size: 100cl

ABV: 16.5%

Dietary:

Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Carpano

Carpano is regarded as the creator of modern vermouth, with its origins dating back to 1786 when Antonio Benedetto Carpano developed the first aromatised wine in Turin, Italy. By blending locally produced wine with herbs, spices and botanicals, Carpano created a new style of aperitif that quickly became popular throughout the city and laid the foundations for the Italian vermouth tradition.

The success of Carpano transformed Turin into the birthplace of vermouth, with the house becoming synonymous with quality, innovation and Italian aperitif culture. Over more than two centuries, the brand has maintained its reputation through iconic creations such as Punt e Mes and Antica Formula, both celebrated for their distinctive character and craftsmanship.

Today, Carpano remains one of the world's most respected vermouth producers, preserving Antonio Benedetto Carpano's pioneering legacy while continuing to define the standards of premium Italian vermouth.

Why We Love This Vermouth

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

Tasting Team Member: Stu, WSET 2

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