One of the most popular drinks in our country is Vermouth "Delacy". This drink is usually consumed both in pure form and in various cocktails. The production of vermouth, its varieties, the history of appearance will be described in more detail in this article.
History of Vermouth
Vermouth in translation from German means "wormwood", however it is a fortified wine that is aromatized with various spices and herbs, including wormwood. There is an opinion that the first recipe for vermouth was known to Hippocrates in Ancient Greece.
Fortified flavored wines were quite widely known in the Middle Ages, however, they were used as medical devices. Since the beginning of the XVIII century, vermouth begins to be popular in numerous Italian cafes, it is drunk as an aperitif. Both white dry vermouth and sweet red ones are in great demand. Antonio Carpano drew attention to the hype that appeared around the vermouth, and decided to capitalize on this.
Start of industrial production
In Turin in 1786, A. Carpano opens the first enterprise, where they begin to manufacture vermouth on an industrial scale. In the middle of the XIX century, it became an indispensable component of various alcoholic cocktails. Vermouth "Delacy" is also used in most famous and popular cocktails.
And from the beginning of the 20th century, vermouth is beginning to be used for cooking various dishes, where they are replaced with table white wine. There are various versions about where Vermouth first appeared. The official version says that Italy is considered to be the birthplace of red and sweet vermouth, and France is considered white and dry.
Features and varieties of vermouth
Vermouth "Delacy", which is widely represented on sale in our country, has a joint producer in the person of Russia and Spain. Currently, Russia ranks first in the world in terms of vineyard area. In terms of wine production, our country is in third place.
Premium class vermouths were not so widely represented in Russia, however, everything changed with the advent of the Delacy vermouth. Only high quality natural ingredients are used in its production. In vermouth, alpine wormwood, yarrow, cinnamon and mint are always present. In some species, St. John's wort and juniper berries are added, which give the drink oiliness. Lemon wormwood, catnip and lemon balm are added to give citrus shades. Herbs are selected and combined in such a way as to eventually get different types of vermouth.
Making a drink
Creating vermouth is a multi-stage and very complex process. To do this, you first need to prepare herbs that will add taste and aroma to the future drink. For example, as for the Delasi Bianco vermouth, for other varieties of the drink the herbs are thoroughly dried, and then they are ground using special equipment to a powdery consistency. After that, the resulting mixture is poured with purified water and alcohol and left to infuse for 20 days, while constantly rotating containers.
They are turned all the time, and not left in a calm state, so that the essential oils contained in the herbs are completely dissolved. After 20 days, this infusion is filtered and mixed with wine. To raise the strength, alcohol is added to vermouth, as well as sugar to give a sweet taste and preservation.
After the technological procedures, the resulting drink is frozen, gradually lowering the temperature to -50 ° C. Then the mixture is again filtered, and after that it is slowly starting to warm up to a temperature of + 20 ° C. The finished vermouth is bottled and corked, after which it goes to retail.
What do they drink vermouth "Delacy"
Vermouth is an aperitif, and it is usually drunk in its purest form, snacking on small pieces of cheese. But at present, there are other ways to use it.
Vermouth is very well combined with gin, cognac and vodka. These strong drinks are used to make Vermouth cocktails. Usually the proportion is one to two, where two parts of vermouth are mixed with another drink. There are also individual proportions for mixing vermouth in cocktails.
The supply temperature of pure vermouth varies from 8 to 12 ° C, in mixed form the temperature depends on the drink itself. Currently, cocktails made from vermouth and gin and tonic, with the addition of ice, have gained great popularity.
It is worth noting that Vermouth is a universal type of alcoholic beverage, and therefore it is suitable for creating a huge number of cocktails using various components. Vermouth is eaten with almonds, pistachios, peanuts or olives. Also, fruit, grapes and dark chocolate are suitable as an appetizer for this drink.
Reviews about the vermouth "Delacy Bianco"
Reviews of this vermouth speak of its excellent refined taste, which emphasizes the magnificent aroma.
Due to the fact that only natural ingredients are used in the production of Delasi vermouth, the high quality of the drink is achieved. The taste of vermouth turns out to be soft and delicate, and the floral smell disposes to enjoy its splendor.
In reviews of the vermouth "Delacy" you can see only the positive characteristics of the drink and a pleasant experience. Delacy offers a wide range of white, red and pink vermouth. If you drink white vermouth, then juices, for example, lemon or grapefruit, will help you to feel the fullness of taste and let it fully open. The standard proportion in such a drink is one to one, but if you want to increase the content of vermouth in a cocktail, it is recommended to use pineapple or mango juice.
Vermouth is a universal drink, it has proven itself when used in its pure form and in various cocktails. However, it is known for another feature, namely medical. According to doctors, moderate use of vermouth, up to 50 ml before meals, has a very favorable effect not only on appetite. With the regular use of this drink in small doses, the work of the gastrointestinal tract normalizes, overall health improves, and vitality rises.
Vermouth is truly amazing and beautiful with its multifaceted qualities and characteristics. No wonder it has always been considered a chosen and noble drink that adorned any celebration.