WHAT

Aperitivo / Aromatized Wine

WHERE

Asti, Piedmont, Italy

Cocchi has been making Americano Bianco in Asti since 1891 — one of the oldest continuously produced aperitivos in Italy. The base is Moscato d'Asti wine, infused with gentian root, cinchona bark (quinine), citrus peel, and a proprietary blend of botanicals. Pale gold, floral, and bittersweet, with orange peel and white flowers on the nose and a clean quinine finish.

The classic Vesper substitute — also brilliant over ice with a twist, mixed into a Spritz, or poured neat as an aperitivo. The 375ml is the right size to have on hand without committing to a full bottle.