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An Italian aperitif wine

Cocchi Americano[edit]

Cocchi Americano is an Italian aperitif wine produced by the Giulio Cocchi Spumanti company in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is a type of aromatized wine, which means it is a wine that has been flavored with botanicals, including herbs, spices, and fruits.

History[edit]

Cocchi Americano was first produced in 1891 by Giulio Cocchi, a pastry chef from Florence who moved to Asti, a town in Piedmont. The drink was created as a vermouth-style aperitif, designed to be enjoyed before meals to stimulate the appetite. Over the years, Cocchi Americano has gained popularity both in Italy and internationally, becoming a staple in many classic and modern cocktails.

Production[edit]

Cocchi Americano is made from a base of Moscato d'Asti, a sweet and aromatic white wine. The wine is infused with a blend of botanicals, including gentian, cinchona bark, and bitter orange peel. These ingredients give Cocchi Americano its distinctive bitter-sweet flavor profile. The wine is then fortified with a small amount of alcohol to increase its ABV to around 16.5%.

Varieties[edit]

Cocchi Americano is available in two main varieties:

Cocchi Americano Bianco: The original version, made with white wine and featuring a light, floral, and citrusy flavor.
Cocchi Americano Rosa: A variation made with red wine and additional botanicals, giving it a pink hue and a more robust, fruity flavor.

Serving Suggestions[edit]

Cocchi Americano is traditionally served chilled, either neat or over ice, with a slice of citrus fruit such as lemon or orange. It is also a popular ingredient in cocktails, often used as a substitute for Lillet Blanc in recipes such as the Vesper Martini.

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+{{short description|An Italian aperitif wine}}
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+==Cocchi Americano==
-| name = Cocchi Americano
+[[File:Cocchi_Americano_Bianco.jpg|thumb|right|A bottle of Cocchi Americano Bianco]]
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+'''Cocchi Americano''' is an Italian [[aperitif]] wine produced by the [[Giulio Cocchi Spumanti]] company in the [[Piedmont]] region of [[Italy]]. It is a type of [[aromatized wine]], which means it is a wine that has been flavored with [[botanicals]], including [[herbs]], [[spices]], and [[fruits]].
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-| type = Aperitif wine
-| origin = Italy
-| introduced = 1891
-| alcohol_by_volume = 16.5%
-| proof = 33
-| color = Pale yellow
-| flavor = Bitter, herbal, citrusy
-| ingredients = Wine, herbs, spices, citrus peel
-| serving_temperature = Chilled
-| glassware = Wine glass
-| garnish = Orange twist
-}}
-'''Cocchi Americano''' is an Italian aperitif wine that was first introduced in 1891. It is known for its bitter, herbal, and citrusy flavor profile. Cocchi Americano is made from a base of wine, which is then infused with a blend of herbs, spices, and citrus peel.
+==History==
+Cocchi Americano was first produced in 1891 by [[Giulio Cocchi]], a pastry chef from [[Florence]] who moved to [[Asti]], a town in Piedmont. The drink was created as a [[vermouth]]-style aperitif, designed to be enjoyed before meals to stimulate the appetite. Over the years, Cocchi Americano has gained popularity both in Italy and internationally, becoming a staple in many classic and modern [[cocktails]].
-== History ==
+==Production==
+Cocchi Americano is made from a base of [[Moscato d'Asti]], a sweet and aromatic white wine. The wine is infused with a blend of botanicals, including [[gentian]], [[cinchona bark]], and [[bitter orange peel]]. These ingredients give Cocchi Americano its distinctive bitter-sweet flavor profile. The wine is then fortified with a small amount of [[alcohol]] to increase its [[alcohol by volume|ABV]] to around 16.5%.
-Cocchi Americano was created by Giulio Cocchi, a renowned Italian distiller, in 1891. The name "Americano" was chosen to honor the American bartenders who popularized the use of Italian aperitifs in their cocktails. Cocchi Americano quickly gained popularity both in Italy and abroad, becoming a staple ingredient in classic cocktails such as the Americano and the Corpse Reviver No. 2.
+==Varieties==
+Cocchi Americano is available in two main varieties:
-== Production ==
+* '''Cocchi Americano Bianco''': The original version, made with white wine and featuring a light, floral, and citrusy flavor.
+* '''Cocchi Americano Rosa''': A variation made with red wine and additional botanicals, giving it a pink hue and a more robust, fruity flavor.
-Cocchi Americano is produced using traditional methods. The base wine is carefully selected and blended with a mixture of herbs, spices, and citrus peel. The exact recipe is a closely guarded secret, known only to a select few individuals within the Cocchi family. After the infusion process, the wine is aged in oak barrels to enhance its flavor and complexity.
+==Serving Suggestions==
+Cocchi Americano is traditionally served chilled, either neat or over ice, with a slice of [[citrus]] fruit such as [[lemon]] or [[orange]]. It is also a popular ingredient in cocktails, often used as a substitute for [[Lillet Blanc]] in recipes such as the [[Vesper Martini]].
-== Serving and Consumption ==
+==Related pages==
+* [[Vermouth]]
+* [[Aperitif]]
+* [[Moscato d'Asti]]
+* [[Cocktail]]
-Cocchi Americano is typically served chilled in a wine glass. It can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or used as a key ingredient in various cocktails. The most famous cocktail featuring Cocchi Americano is the Americano, which also includes Campari and sweet vermouth. Another popular cocktail is the Corpse Reviver No. 2, which combines Cocchi Americano with gin, lemon juice, and absinthe.
+[[Category:Italian wine]]
-== Similar Products ==
-There are several similar products to Cocchi Americano, including Lillet Blanc and Bonal Gentiane-Quina. These aperitif wines share similar flavor profiles and are often used interchangeably in cocktails. However, each brand has its own unique recipe and production methods, resulting in subtle differences in taste.
-== References ==
-{{Reflist}}
-[[Category:Italian alcoholic beverages]]
 [[Category:Aperitifs]]
-[[Category:Wines]]
+[[Category:Fortified wine]]
-[[Category:Alcoholic drinks]]
-[[Category:Italian cuisine]]