Sussex Rosso Vermouth

Rosso vermouth with the perfect English twist.

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You may have been introduced to vermouth from the likes of a certain Mr Bond and his famous martini (shaken not stirred) or in other cocktails such as a a delectable Negroni. There are two celebrated varieties of vermouth, sweet or red (or rosso) vermouth and dry vermouth. Whilst vermouth may not be as celebrated as gin or other spirits, we believe it deserves its place in the spotlight due to its versatility, rich history and delicious taste and charm of this enchanting fortified wine.

Bolney Rosso Vermouth

Bolney Rosso Vermouth is a unique Sussex vermouth, crafted on our beautiful Estate. Our Rosso English Vermouth combines delicious sloe and blackcurrant flavours with notes of caramel and eucalyptus. Faint hints of rose and elderflower blossom give it that slight sweetness, balanced with herbal tones. Our expert winemaker has developed distinctive flavour profiles, inspired by the nature in and around our Sussex estate, and botanicals found on the hedgerows surrounding our vines.

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Vermouth Cocktails

Sussex Negroni

25ml Bolney Rosso Vermouth, 25ml Bolney Estate Gin, 25ml Amaro

Method:
Fill a rocks glass with a quarter cubed ice.
Add Vermouth, Gin and Amaro and stir for a few seconds.

Raspberry Lemon V&T

35ml Bolney Rosso Vermouth, 25ml White Heron Framboise (Raspberry Liqueur), 5ml Lemon Juice Splash of Lemon Bitters, Tonic Water, Cubed Ice

Method
Put a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker. Add the Vermouth, Framboise, Lemon Juice and Lemon Bitters.
Shake for a minute. Fill a highball glass quarter way with ice. Strain liquid into the glass. Top up with Indian Tonic, to taste.

Hedgerow Spritz

35ml Bolney Rosso Vermouth, 75ml Bolney Bubbly NV, Cubed Ice, Tonic Water

Method:
Add cubed ice to a spritz style wine glass. Add the vermouth, Bolney Bubbly & tonic water and stir gently. Garnish with a squeeze and wedge of pink grapefruit and a sprig of mint.

The Story behind Vermouth

What is vermouth?

Vermouth is a fortified wine flavoured with botanicals. It traditionally comes in two varieties; dry white vermouth and sweet red (rosso) vermouth. Dry vermouth is famously used to make Martinis, whilst sweet vermouth, like ours, is used in cocktails such as Manhattans and Negronis.

How is it made?

To make our Rosso Vermouth we first take our base wine and fortify it with ethanol and sugar. Next we “steep” the botanicals in that fortified wine, using a mixture of roots, leaves, herbs, spices and fruits. Our expert winemaker has developed distinctive flavour profiles, inspired by the nature in and around our Sussex estate, and botanicals found on the hedgerows surrounding our vines.

What is the flavour?

Our vermouth has rich, delicious hedgerow fruit flavours with floral herb, eucalyptus notes and the classic aroma of wormwood. So it tastes like a slightly sweet, rich red wine with subtle herbal and spicy tones.

Who invented it?

Legend has it that the art of fortifying wine with herbs dates back to the ancient Greeks with Hippocrates, who macerated wine with wormwood and other spices. Over the years more botanicals and herbs were added to develop the flavour into the vermouth we all know and love today.

English Rosso Vermouth

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20% ABV

Bolney Rosso Vermouth

£17.00 – £204.00

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Rich, delicious sloe & blackcurrant fruit flavours with caramel, eucalyptus...

£17.00 Single

£102.00 Case of 6

£204.00 Case of 12

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20% ABV

Bolney Rosso Vermouth Miniature

£5.00

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Rich, delicious sloe & blackcurrant fruit flavours with caramel, eucalyptus...

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Hedgerow Spritz Cocktail Kit

£57.00

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All the ingredients you need to make a tasty Hedgerow Spritz cocktail

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What is Vermouth

Here at Bolney, we love vermouth. But something we get asked a lot is what vermouth actually is, and how it should be drunk.

How to enjoy Vermouth

Vermouth is a fortified wine, which means it has had a spirit added to it to increase the alcohol content, giving it a heat on the palate and making it last for a bit longer once opened than standard wine.

A beginner’s guide to food and wine pairing

If you’re curious about what you eat and drink, then you might find yourself wondering what to drink with your favourite meals. We’ve created this article which includes our favourite tips and recommendations to create a helpful guide for anyone wanting to pair good wine and food.

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Sussex Rosso Vermouth

Bolney Rosso Vermouth

Vermouth Cocktails

The Story behind Vermouth

What is vermouth?

How is it made?

What is the flavour?

Who invented it?

English Rosso Vermouth

Bolney Rosso Vermouth

Bolney Rosso Vermouth Miniature

Hedgerow Spritz Cocktail Kit