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Limited Martini Gran Lusso vermouth released
To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Italian brand Martini has created a limited edition Martini Gran Lusso vermouth limited to just 150,000 bottles globally.
Only 150,000 bottles of the special 150th anniversary Martini Gran Lusso are available
Meaning “grand luxury” in Italian, Martini Gran Lusso is a single batch vermouth using Barbera red wine from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy and Trebbiano white wine from Emilia-Romagna.
In addition, Gran Lusso combines two extracts: a Moscato aged for a year in wood barrels – the recipe for which was inspired by a historical vermouth – and the recreation of a secret 1904 recipe known as ‘extract 94’ that is rested in small demijohns for eight years.
Martini describes the vermouth as being “aromatically herbal and cleansing”, with some “honey softness” from the Moscato and hints of lavender and rose from the Barbera.
“We have blended together two of Italy’s most known grape varieties – Trebbiano and Barbera and the result is completely new and unique,” said Giuseppe Musso, master blender of Martini. “It is a very proud moment for everyone involved at Pessione and the best way to celebrate our 150th anniversary. It is truly a limited edition to mark this special anniversary and cannot be replicated.”
Designed to allow bartenders to “breathe new life” into vintage cocktails, Martini Gran Lusso is now available internationally for €25.