The base wine for this vermouth is Vernaccia di Oristano Riserva, aged for 12 years in very old chestnut barrels. Infused with estate-grown Sardinian herbs, including myrtle and thyme, this rosso is herbal and aromatic with a whisper of sea breeze, with ripe stone fruit, honeyed walnut, and orange peel. Perfect over ice with a slice of orange, or in a Negroni or Americano, it’s a vermouth that stands proudly alongside the classics.

Founded in the 1950s by the rebellious Silvio Carta in Sardinia, the family-owned company has a long tradition of producing Vernaccia di Oristano wines and a range of spirits, including vermouth, Mirto, and London Dry Gin. Today, Master Distiller Elio Carta continues the legacy with estate-grown, hand-foraged herbs, careful barrel ageing, and slow, low-temperature distillation. Combining tradition with innovation, the Carta family crafts wines and spirits that express the character of Sardinia, from its sun-soaked vineyards to the aromatic Mediterranean scrub.