What are Salvatore vermouth, Santanelli and other Russian vermouth?

As the great Wikipedia says, vermouth is a flavored wine made from grapes with the addition of herbs (mint, cardamom, yarrow, nutmeg, wormwood, etc.). Mostly vermouth is made from white wine, obtained by selecting tasty and ripe grapes. On average, the strength of the vermouth is from 15 to 18% with a sugar content of 6 to 16%. Initially, vermouth was made only from white grapes, today there are about five different species of pink and red grapes.

The history of the vermouth is thousands of years old. Even in Ancient Greece Hippocrates insisted a sweet drink on wine and wormwood. The "vermouth" of that time was used exclusively for medicinal purposes. Vermouth became popular only in Ancient Rome of IV century BC. E. The Romans in those years used this drink at every celebration from a national holiday to a family dinner. Later, the taste of the vermouth improved, the composition began to add cinnamon, cloves, ginger and other spices, and then this drink became known all over the world thanks to European merchants.

To date, the most popular vermouth is Martini. For many martinis has long been synonymous with the word vermouth, which is why we often call all sweet alcoholic drinks from a number of Martini vermouths, although this is not true. Martini certainly has a great advantage over other vermouths due to its long history and popularity. The unrolled brand "Martini" is known to everyone due to its taste qualities. At the same time Martini has a small disadvantage - the price. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to buy an expensive alcoholic beverage and, wishing to join the beautiful, buys other vermouths at more affordable rates.

To "budget" vermouth drinks of the Russian manufacturers concern. The most popular of these is the Salvatore vermouth. It is not necessary to say that Salvatore is inferior to the original, but, nevertheless, is confidently holding onto the market. Vermouth Salvatore - the most affordable vermouth of domestic production. It is made at the winery of St. Petersburg. The composition of vermouth contains alcohol, sugar, wormwood, flavorings, and the composition of sugar per 1 liter is about 150 grams. Vermouth Salvatore has a sugary tart taste, so it is preferable to dilute it with soda or juice with ice. Salvador vermouth because of its economy is suitable for a big party, guests on which unpretentious. For today there are 5 types of vermouth: Blanco, Rojo, Rose, Bitter, Dry. Also vermouth Salvatore will allow you to taste popular cocktail recipes using martini, but keep in mind that the taste of the cocktail will be different from the original!

Another popular vermouth is the Russian vermouth - Santanelli. Santanelli, like his brother, is a drink affordable. Its price varies from 100 to 200 rubles per 1 liter. Low producer price is associated with cheap supplies and simple composition of the drink. In this vermouth, as well as in others, alcohol and sugar predominate in combination with flavorings of various herbs. Do not talk about the appropriate smell of the drink. Choosing this product, it is naive to hope for a bouquet of flavors and flavors, because in addition to the sweet taste and alcoholic intoxication, you will not feel anything.

Closer to the true Martini, as well as his main competitor is considered Chinzano. Chinzano is produced in Italy. Many argue about what is better, Martini or Chinzano, but the taste and color, as they say, no comrades. Chinzano is cheaper and sweeter to taste, while Martini is a more popular and recognizable brand. Do not argue without trying both drinks, because only in this case you can understand which vermouth is closer to your taste.