Brand
Riserva Carlo Alberto
Riserva Carlo Alberto is a Piedmontese brand best known for its Vermouth di Torino Superiore (Rosso, Bianco and Extra Dry) and for a small range of liqueurs/amari, including Amaro Mandragola.
- Colleretto Giacosa / Vidracco (TO) · Piedmont · Italy
- Since 1837
The story
The historic recipe behind the brand dates back to 1837, when Tumalin Bartolomé Baracco de Baracho developed the aperitif base used by the court kitchen. Today Riserva Carlo Alberto is produced and distributed within the activities of Compagnia dei Caraibi, a company that has preserved and brought these traditional recipes to the contemporary market.
Production philosophy
Riserva Carlo Alberto aims to combine ancient recipes and local raw materials with an artisanal approach to the selection of botanicals: Piedmontese base wines, selective harvesting of herbs and spices, and careful attention to coherence with the traditions of the Turin area.
Territory
Piedmont (Turin area); production and related activities are linked to Compagnia dei Caraibi's operational sites in the province of Turin (e.g. Colleretto Giacosa / Vidracco).
Awards and recognition
World Vermouth Awards 2020: Vermouth Riserva Carlo Alberto Bianco – Gold; Vermouth Riserva Carlo Alberto Extra Dry – Silver.
Production method
For the vermouths the base is wine (Erbaluce di Caluso and partially fermented Moscato must) aromatized with a blend of botanicals; the Riserva expressions use controlled aromatizations and infusions to preserve aroma and structure. For the amari the work is based on infusions of herbs and spices in a hydroalcoholic solution and final assemblages according to traditional recipes.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Colleretto Giacosa / Vidracco (TO)
- Categories
- Vermouth di Torino Superiore
- Vermouth Rosso
- Vermouth Bianco
- Vermouth Extra Dry
- Amari
- Herbal liqueurs
- Raw materials
- Erbaluce di Caluso (base wine)
- Moscato d'Asti (partially fermented must)
- herbs and spices (botanicals for vermouth and amari)
- Representative products
- Vermouth Riserva Carlo Alberto Rosso
- Vermouth Riserva Carlo Alberto Bianco
- Vermouth Riserva Carlo Alberto Extra Dry
- Amaro Mandragola 50cl
What makes it distinctive
- Vermouth di Torino Superiore produced on a base of Erbaluce and Moscato
- Riserva range available in Rosso, Bianco and Extra Dry
- Presence in international catalogs and selections; recipes strongly linked to Piedmontese tradition
- Amaro Mandragola available in retail assortments (50 cl format)
Products from Riserva Carlo Alberto
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