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Yves Le Boulengé Brussels – 01 March 2016. Vermouth ?. A long history. - 7,000 BC : Middle East, Asian Eastern Europe, China - 1,250 BC : China -wormwood wine residue in rice wine - 600 BC : Hippocratic (et al.) wines: wormwood, retsina
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Yves Le Boulengé Brussels – 01 March 2016
A long history - 7,000 BC: Middle East, Asian Eastern Europe, China - 1,250 BC: China -wormwood wine residue in rice wine - 600 BC: Hippocratic (et al.) wines: wormwood, retsina - 200 BC – 200 AD: Cicero: absinthium vinum, wormwood wine - 32 AD: Christ on cross offered wormwood-doused sponge - 77 AD: Pliny the Elder states that wormwood wine can (also) be made by sowing wormwood around grape vines.- 500 – 1300 : Monks & scientists - 1416 : Duchy of Savoy created: contains Chambéry (the capital) and Turin. Is not French or Italian ('til 1860) - 1562 : Capital of the Duchy of Savoy becomes Turin -1786: Antonio Benedetto Carpano creates first commercial vermouth, but it cannot be sold outside the limits of Turin. Named wermut as tribute to Duchy of Savoy's links to Germany.- 1806: ‘Vermouth’ enters English language.- 1813: Noilly (Prat) French (dry) Vermouth created by Joseph Noilly in Lyon. - 1879: Martini, Sola & Cia (orig. Distilleria National di Spirito di Vino, founded in Turin in 1847) changes name to Martini & Rossi.
Definition Aromatized wine which has been prepared from wine as referred to in paragraph 1 (Composed of at least 75% EU-defined wine and/or grape must), the characteristic taste of which is obtained by the use of appropriate derived substances, in particular of the Artemisia species, which must always be used; this drink may be sweetened only by means of caramelized sugar, sucrose, grape must, rectified concentrated grape must and concentrated grape must.” (EU 1601/91) Historically, Red Vermouth = Italian vermouths White vermouth = French vermouths. Today, Red and White Vermouth are made throughout the world
A Royal Legacy A TRIBUTE TO THE EXCELLENCE OF JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA QUINTINYE (1626 – 1688) This visionary and exceptional botanist, born in Charente, was commissioned by King Louis XIV to create the famous “Potager du Roy” at the Palace of Versailles.
A Majestic Terroir THE CHARENTE REGION La Quintinye Source: vermouth101.com
Unique & distinctive wine base • Craftedwithselected white winesfrom the South West of France such as Ugni-Blanc and Colombard, also used for the Cognac production, but also Muscadelle, Chardonnay and Sauvignon, Loin de l’oeil … to name a few. • Uniquely, the lessknown Pineau des Charentes is the backbone of ourproduct. • La Quintinye Blanc and Extra Dry Pineau des Charentes Blanc • La Quintinye Rouge Pineau des Charentes Rouge
Whatis Pineau des Charentes? • A renowned fortified wine, crafted by mixing fresh grape juice and Cognac from the same estate in the Appellation of Origin. • This fortification process preserves all the natural aromas and sugars of the grapes. • Elaborated during the harvest in the fall, Pineau is then aged in French oak barrels for a minimum of one year. • Whether white or red, Pineau is a mistelle ranging around 17% alc. Pineau Blanc: 12 grape varieties can be used including Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Folle Blanche Maturing: 18 months at least 12 of which are in oak barrels Pineau Rouge: 4 grape varieties can be used: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon Maturing: 12 months at least 8 of which are in oak barrels
Our Core botanicals Rigorously selected for their purity and aromatic properties, 12 plants and spices make up the palette shared by the range. Artemisia – Angelica – Cinnamon – Quassia Amara – Ginger – Cardamom – Vine Flower – Liquorice – Iris Root – Citrus Auranthium – Nutmeg - Cinchona Each reference is then completed by a specific selection: in total 28 plants and spices compose La Quintinye Rouge, 18 make the Blanc and 27 are used in La Quintinye Extra Dry.
Assembling the blend 12commonbotanicals, individuallyvapourdistilled and/or macerated 6 botanicals + Pineau des Charentes Blanc 15 botanicals + Pineau des Charentes Rouge + 16 botanicals
50 ml La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Rouge 200 ml Premium Tonic Garnish with an orange twist
60 ml La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Blanc 2 slices fresh ginger 100 ml Ginger Ale Garnish with a sprig of mint
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