Where is Cocchi (Giulio Cocchi)?

Cocchi (Giulio Cocchi) is located in Cocconato (Asti) Piedmont Italy.

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Producer

Cocchi (Giulio Cocchi)

Q: What does Cocchi (Giulio Cocchi) produce?

Cocchi (Giulio Cocchi) produces or represents products such as Vermouth di Torino, vermouth, Americano aperitifs, Barolo Chinato, aromatized wines, sparkling wines (Alta Langa DOCG).

Q: What raw materials does Cocchi (Giulio Cocchi) use?

wine, sugar, alcohol, infusion of herbs and spices

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Cocchi (Giulio Cocchi).

Historic Piedmont producer of aromatized wines and wine-based aperitifs (vermouth, Americano, Barolo Chinato) founded by Giulio Cocchi in Asti in 1891. It retains an artisanal character and produces its labels according to original recipes recognized internationally.

Vermouth di Torino vermouth Americano aperitifs Barolo Chinato aromatized wines sparkling wines (Alta Langa DOCG)

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What to know about Cocchi (Giulio Cocchi)

Type Producer

Region Cocconato (Asti) , Piedmont , Italy

Founded 1891

Products from 6

Founded by Giulio Cocchi in Asti in 1891; original recipes still in production. International profile: historic exports and presence in signature bars (e.g. 'Cocchi Torino'). Storico Vermouth di Torino recognized in the revival of high-end vermouth. Cocchi Americano (Bianco and Rosa) and Barolo Chinato among the most notable labels. Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry made with Cortese wine and Piedmont botanicals (e.g. Pancalieri mint).

Producer range

Producer range Cocchi (Giulio Cocchi)

Spirit categories

Vermouth di Torino vermouth Americano aperitifs Barolo Chinato aromatized wines sparkling wines (Alta Langa DOCG)

Representative products

Aperitivo Americano Bianco (Cocchi Americano) Aperitivo Americano Rosa (Cocchi Rosa) Vermouth Amaro Dopo Teatro Storico Vermouth di Torino (Ricetta Originale) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino Extra Dry Barolo Chinato (varie edizioni)

Raw materials

wine sugar alcohol infusion of herbs and spices

Distillation and production

Production method

Production of aromatized wines and aperitifs based on historic recipes: infusion and maceration of herbs, barks and spices in a wine or in an alcoholic base, followed by blending and sweetening when required. For some references (e.g. Extra Dry) the choice of the wine base is declared (e.g. Cortese grape).

Producer history Cocchi (Giulio Cocchi)

Giulio Cocchi, a pastry chef from Florence, started the business in Asti in 1891, focusing on aromatized wines such as Barolo Chinato, Aperitivo Americano and several vermouths. In the early decades of the 20th century he opened a network of authorized retail outlets (the 'Bar Cocchi') and production expanded abroad. Since 1978 the company has been managed by the Bava family; it has preserved the founder's historic recipes and contributed to the revival of high-end Vermouth di Torino.

Production philosophy

To enhance Piedmontese tradition through the founder's historic recipes, artisanal production and the use of local raw materials whenever possible. The company promotes aromatized wines both for tasting and for mixing, with particular attention to territorial identity.

Territory

Cocconato (Asti), Piedmont, Italy

Awards and recognitions

Documented recognitions for individual labels (e.g. scores and awards from Falstaff, IWSC, Saveur and others on products such as Storico Vermouth, Cocchi Rosa and Barolo Chinato).