Aperitivo Americano Bianco Ricetta Originale Giulio Cocchi

Americano Cocchi: An Icon of History and Taste

Cocchi Americano is an aromatized wine with a long tradition, conceived in 1891 by Giulio Cocchi and produced without interruption according to the original recipe. This aperitif represents a historical symbol for the city of Asti, expressing the art of flavoring wine. The name "American" derives from the widespread habit in the United States of drinking vermouth with ice and soda, and is distinguished by the aroma given by the "bitter" alcohol with fine herbs and spices.

Unique Features

Cocchi Americano represents a bridge between wine and liqueurs, thanks to its composition which includes white wine, sugar, and an infusion of herbs and spices in alcohol. The main ingredients include gentianella flowers and leaves, mugwort, cinchona, bitter orange peel and elderberry, creating a unique and complex aromatic profile. The white wine is flavored with extracts obtained from cold infusion in alcohol, then refined to obtain a perfect balance between the various scents and flavors of the spices.

Style and Tradition

The label of the Cocchi Americano features the original futurist cockerel designed in the 1930s, a symbol of the city of Asti and of the role of the Americano as an aperitif that "wakes up the appetite". This design not only celebrates its history, but also highlights the importance of this product in local culture.

How to taste it

To best appreciate the Cocchi Americano, serve it very cold in a glass with ice cubes and a splash of seltzer, finishing with a squeezed orange peel. The American Spritz version involves the addition of a dry sparkling wine, while for a Royale experience a classic Alta Langa DOCG method is used. In the summer version, Cocchi Americano is perfect with crushed ice for a thirst-quenching refreshment, maintaining its bittering characteristic unchanged even when very diluted.

Versatility in Cocktails

Cocchi Americano is extremely versatile in mixing. It is ideal for classic cocktails such as Vesper Martini, Corpse Reviver #2 and Negroni Bianco, but also excels as a base for flavoring infusions and as a "modifier". Its mixing with spirits such as gin, vodka and mezcal is particularly successful, making it a perfect ingredient for the new trend of "low octane" cocktails, with low alcohol content.