{"title":"Giulio Cocchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiulio Cocchi is the historic house of Asti in Piedmont, founded in 1891 and famous for Vermouth di Torino and aromatised wines. It is also a leading producer of Alta Langa, Piedmont's traditional-method sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGiulio Cocchi: an Asti house since 1891\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiulio Cocchi was a young pastry maker from Florence who moved to Asti and, in 1891, began making his own aromatised wines and sparkling Moscato. His recipes for vermouth, aperitivo and Barolo Chinato became fixtures of the cafés of Piedmont and beyond. Since 1978 the house has been owned by the Bava family, wine producers in Monferrato and the Langhe, who have kept the original recipes while investing in sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermouth di Torino is a protected designation: an Italian wine base, aromatised with Artemisia (wormwood) and other botanicals, made in Piedmont. Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino follows the house's historic recipe, built on Moscato wine from the Asti area with wormwood, rhubarb, bitter orange and other botanicals. It is rich and bittersweet, with notes of orange zest, rhubarb, cocoa and liquorice, and a clean bitter finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartenders reach for it in a Negroni, a Manhattan or a Martinez, but it is just as good on its own over ice with a twist of orange, or topped with soda as a long aperitivo. Once opened, keep the bottle in the fridge and finish it within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCocchi Alta Langa: traditional-method sparkling wine from Piedmont\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlta Langa DOCG is Piedmont's answer to Champagne: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the high hills of the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, made by the traditional method with second fermentation in bottle and a long time on the lees. Cocchi has long championed the appellation, and its range shows several styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocchi Alta Langa Totocorde Brut 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e: the house cuvée, mostly Pinot Noir with some Chardonnay, crisp and toasty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocchi Alta Langa Bianc 'd Bianc Brut 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e: a blanc de blancs from Chardonnay, fine and citrusy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocchi Alta Langa Espressione Noir Pas Dosé 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pinot Noir without dosage, deep and bone dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocchi Alta Langa Rosa Brut 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e: a rosé with red berry fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCocchi Alta Langa Extra Brut 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e: a low-dosage, saline style for the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCocchi Asti Spumante\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCocchi Asti Spumante goes back to the house's roots: a sweet, gently sparkling Moscato from Asti, light in alcohol and full of grape, peach and orange blossom. Serve it well chilled with fruit desserts, panettone or simply as a sweet sparkling toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to serve Giulio Cocchi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe the Alta Langa wines at 6 to 8°C in a wine glass rather than a narrow flute, so the aromas can open. They are excellent with fried food, raw fish, salumi and Piedmontese starters such as vitello tonnato. Vermouth is best chilled or over ice. Discover more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vermouth\"\u003evermouth\u003c\/a\u003e, wines from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piedmont\"\u003ePiedmont\u003c\/a\u003e, other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sparkling-wine\"\u003esparkling wine\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare Alta Langa with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ about Giulio Cocchi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet red vermouth made to Giulio Cocchi's original recipe, on a Moscato wine base with wormwood, rhubarb, bitter orange and other botanicals. It carries the protected Vermouth di Torino designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you drink Cocchi vermouth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver ice with an orange twist, with soda as a long drink, or in classic cocktails such as the Negroni and Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Alta Langa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA DOCG for traditional-method sparkling wine from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in the hills of southern Piedmont, aged for a long time on the lees before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho owns Giulio Cocchi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bava family, a Piedmont wine family, has owned and run the house since 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes vermouth go off after opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermouth is wine-based, so it slowly loses freshness once open. Keep it in the fridge with the cap on and enjoy it within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"cocchi-asti-spumante","title":"Cocchi Asti Spumante","description":"\u003cp\u003eCocchi Asti Spumante is a classic expression of Italy’s most celebrated aromatic sparkling wine, made in the traditional style that has long defined the category. Produced in small quantities by Giulio Cocchi from carefully selected Muscat grapes from the hills of Asti, it offers a naturally lively, elegant profile with low alcohol and timeless festive appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale straw in the glass with a fine, persistent mousse, this Asti Spumante shows a bright and inviting aromatic character. Expect notes of fresh grape, white peach, orange blossom, honeyed citrus, and a gentle floral sweetness that feels fragrant rather than heavy.\n\nOn the palate it is creamy, delicate, and beautifully balanced, with soft bubbles and a refreshing finish that keeps the wine light on its feet. Its charm lies in its immediacy and purity, best enjoyed young for the fullest expression of its aromatic freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is made from selected Muscat grapes grown in the Asti hills of Piedmont, where the cooler hillside terroir helps preserve the grapes’ natural fragrance and freshness. Harvested with care, the grapes are vinified in stainless steel tanks to maintain purity of fruit and aromatic intensity, in line with the traditional Asti method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe well chilled, ideally at 6–8°C, to highlight its freshness and delicate mousse. It pairs naturally with fruit desserts, panettone, almond pastries, light cakes, and fresh fruit, and also makes a charming aperitif; decanting is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiulio Cocchi is a historic Piedmontese producer with more than a century of experience in crafting traditional sparkling wines and aromatized specialties. 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