One of the popular drinks in our countryis vermouth "Delasi". This drink is usually consumed both in pure form and in various cocktails. The production of vermouth, its varieties, history of appearance will be described in more detail in this article.
The history of the appearance of vermouth
Vermouth in German means wormwood,however, it is a fortified wine that is flavored with various spices and herbs, including wormwood. It is believed that the first recipe of Vermouth knew even Hippocrates in ancient Greece.
Fortified flavored wines were prettywidely known in the Middle Ages, but they were used as medical devices. Since the beginning of the XVIII century, vermouth begins to be popular in numerous Italian cafes, it is drunk as an aperitif. Both white dry vermouths and sweet reds are in great demand. Antonio Carpano drew attention to the excitement that appeared around the vermouth, and decided to extract from this benefit.
Start of industrial production
In Turin in 1786 A.Carpano opens the first enterprise where vermouth begins to be manufactured on an industrial scale. In the middle of the XIX century, it becomes an indispensable component of various alcoholic cocktails. Delasi Vermouth is also used in most well-known and popular cocktails.
And from the beginning of the 20th century, vermouth began to be used forcooking various dishes, where they are replaced with table white wine. There are different versions of where vermouth first appeared. The official version says that Italy is considered to be the birthplace of red and sweet vermouth, and France is considered to be the white and dry land.
Features and types of vermouth
Vermouth "Delasi", which is widely represented insales in our country, has a joint manufacturer in the face of Russia and Spain. Currently, Russia ranks first in the world in terms of the area of vineyards. In terms of wine production, our country is in third place.
Premium class vermouths were not that wideare represented in Russia, but everything changed with the appearance of the Delasi vermouth. In its production uses only natural ingredients of high quality. Alpine wormwood, yarrow, cinnamon and mint are definitely present in vermouth. Some species add St. John's wort and juniper berries, which give the drink oiliness. Lemon wormwood, catnip and melissa are added to add citrus hues. Herbs are selected and combined in such a way as to finally get different types of vermouth.
Making a drink
Creating a vermouth is multistage and verydifficult process. To do this, you first need to prepare herbs that will give the taste and aroma of the future drink. For example, as for the Delasi Bianco vermouth, for other varieties of the drink, the herbs are dried thoroughly, and then, using special equipment, they are ground to a powdery consistency. After that, the resulting mixture is poured with purified water and alcohol and left to infuse for 20 days, while constantly rotating capacity.
They turn all the time, not left incalm, so that the essential oils contained in the herbs are completely dissolved. After 20 days, this infusion is filtered, and mixed with wine. To raise the fortress, alcohol is added to Vermouth, as well as sugar to impart a sweetish taste and preservation.
After the technological proceduresthe resulting drink is frozen, gradually reducing the temperature to - 50 ° C. Then the mixture is again subjected to filtration, and then it slowly begins to be heated to a temperature of + 20 ° C. The finished vermouth is bottled and corked, after which it goes into retail.
What do they drink vermouth "Delasi"
Vermouth is an aperitif, and is usually drunk in its pure form, eating small pieces of cheese. But now there are other ways to use it.
Вермут очень хорошо сочетается с джином, коньяком and vodka. These strong drinks are used to make cocktails with vermouth. Usually the proportion is one to two, where two parts of vermouth are mixed with another drink. Also, there are individual proportions for mixing vermouth in cocktails.
The supply temperature of pure vermouth ranges from8 to 12 ° C, when mixed, the temperature depends on the beverage itself. Nowadays, cocktails made from vermouth and gin and tonic, with the addition of ice, have become very popular.
Стоит отметить, что вермут относится к versatile type of alcoholic beverages, and therefore it is suitable for creating a huge number of cocktails using various components. Snack vermouth with almonds, pistachios, peanuts or olives. Also as an appetizer for this drink will fit fruit, grapes and dark chocolate.
Delasi Bianco Vermouth Reviews
Reviews of this vermouth speak of its beautiful exquisite taste, which emphasizes the magnificent aroma.
Due to the fact that the production of vermouth“Delasi” uses only natural ingredients, high quality of the drink is achieved. The taste of vermouth is soft and gentle, and the floral scent has to enjoy its splendor.
In the reviews of Delasi vermouth, you can only seepositive characteristics of the drink and pleasant impressions. Delasi offers a wide range of white, red and pink vermouths. If you drink white vermouth, then juices, such as lemon or grapefruit, will help you to feel the fullness of the taste, give it a full reveal. The standard proportion in such a drink is one to one, but if you want to increase the content of vermouth in a cocktail, it is recommended to use pineapple or mango juice.
Vermouth is a universal drink, it is beautifulHe proved himself to be used in its pure form and in various cocktails. However, it is known for another feature, namely the healing one. According to doctors, the moderate use of vermouth, up to 50 ml before a meal, has a very positive effect not only on the appetite. With regular use of this drink in small doses, the work of the gastrointestinal tract is normalized, general well-being improves, vitality rises.
Vermouth is truly amazing and beautiful for its multifaceted qualities and characteristics. It was not without reason that at all times he was considered the chosen and noble drink that decorated any celebration.
