Vermouth gets its name from the German word "Wermut"
meaning wormwood, one of the earlier ingredients that is no longer
used. Vermouth is a fortified wine with an alcohol content of around
17%, typical of other fortified wines. This wine is made in several
countries, however, the typical brands come from Italy and France
producing a drier white wine and a sweeter red wine.
The quality of these Vermouth's should be good enough
to be consummed by themselves, however, they are usually used as a
mix in drinks like the Martini and Manhattan.
Classic production areas: Italy; France.
