Brand
Gamondi
Gamondi is a historic Piedmontese brand of aperitifs, vermouth, amaro, bitter and liqueurs — born in Acqui Terme from the herbalist Carlo Gamondi’s recipe and relaunched by Casa Toso. The range includes amaro, Vermouth di Torino (including Superiore), bitter and aperitifs designed for mixology.
- Origin: Acqui Terme; management/production: Cossano Belbo (CN) · Piedmont · Italy
- Since 1890
- 5 products
The story
The Gamondi brand was born in Acqui Terme from the work of herbalist Carlo Gamondi; the reference recipes date back to the late 19th century (circa 1890). In recent years the brand was relaunched and reorganized under Casa Toso (Toso S.p.A.), which recovered the original recipes and integrated them into its portfolio of wines, sparkling wines and aperitifs.
Production philosophy
Reconcile heritage and practicality for contemporary mixing: recover historic herbalist recipes from Acqui Terme while respecting their territorial identity, with an approach tailored to bartenders and bar professionals.
Territory
Piedmont — historical origin in Acqui Terme; current management and production entrusted to Casa Toso, based in Cossano Belbo (CN).
Awards and recognition
Among disclosed recognitions: scores in the Falstaff Spirits Special 2024 selection (for example Vermouth di Torino Superiore Rosso rated 95 points); product sheets and communications also report international awards (e.g. ISW / IWSC in various years) for some products.
Production method
Gamondi products are made through botanical infusions/macerations and wine-based preparations (for the vermouths). The Amaro is described as being obtained from 29 herbs and roots macerated in two separate infusions; the vermouths are produced by infusing botanicals into a mélange of Piedmontese wines (in the Superiore versions the blend contains 51% Moscato d'Asti DOCG).
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Origin: Acqui Terme; management/production: Cossano Belbo (CN)
- Categories
- Vermouth di Torino IGP
- Vermouth di Torino Superiore
- traditional Piedmontese amari
- wine-based aperitifs
- bitter
- citrus liqueurs (triple sec)
- Raw materials
- wine (mélange of Piedmontese wines; Superiore versions with 51% Moscato d'Asti DOCG)
- aromatic herbs and roots
- citrus peels
- spices
- Botanicals
- gentian
- rhubarb
- wormwood / artemisia
- aloe
- cinchona (quinine)
- orange peels (bitter and sweet)
- mandarin
- vanilla (Madagascar)
- mint
- cinnamon
- marjoram
- juniper
- saffron
- myrrh
- red sandalwood
- coriander
- elderflower
- cardamom
- pepper
- Representative products
- Amaro Gamondi 100cl
- Aperitivo Gamondi (e.g. Orange Mediterranean / White Elderflowers / Pink Citrus) 100cl
- Bitter Gamondi 100cl
- Triple Sec Oranginette 1 Lt
- Vermouth di Torino Bianco Gamondi 100cl
- Vermouth di Torino Gamondi Superiore 1 Lt
- Vermouth di Torino Rosso Gamondi 100cl
What makes it distinctive
- Historic Piedmontese brand originating in Acqui Terme (recipes attributed to Carlo Gamondi, late 19th century/1890).
- Relaunch and management of the brand by Casa Toso (Toso S.p.A.), a Piedmontese wine company based in Cossano Belbo.
- Vermouth di Torino Superiore produced with a mélange of 100% Piedmontese wines (51% Moscato d'Asti DOCG in the Superiore version).
- Complete range designed for mixology: aperitifs, bitter, vermouth and amari.
- Recent recognitions and scores (e.g. mentions in specialised tasting guides and competitions).
