NV Martellotto Semi-Secco Bianco Vermouth

The base wine is a late-harvest Sauvignon Blanc from Happy Canyon. Producer, Greg Martellotto imbued a proprietary blend of botanicals, herbs, citrus rinds, and cinchona in a high-proof grape-distilled spirit.

Greg Martellotto has been making wine under it since 2005, drawing on family roots that trace back to Alberobello, Puglia, where his grandfather left for America in 1918. He's one of only 420  Certified Italian Wine Ambassadors; this lot has limited production and only 50 cases were made.

After numerous methodical blending trials, this off-dry vermouth is ideal for your dry martini or as a substitute any time you would use regular vermouth. 

Sip this off-dry white wine on the rocks with a twist of lemon. There is an alluring nuttiness, burnt orange, and herbal quality.

You can substitute this vermouth for any vermouth in your favorite cocktail recipe. Or, you can top off the Martellotto vermouth with a touch of soda water to make a thirst-quenching spritz.

The Martellotto Semi-Secco Bianco loves salty snacks, so pair it with olives, nuts, dried cheese and crackers or fresh seafood. 

As a bonus, this wine will stay in your refrigerator for at least three months after opening since it underwent partial oxidation during production.