“Expect a burnished gold hue and an aroma mixing dried herb and floral notes: lavender and elderflower are part of the mix. The palate opens lightly bitter, with grapefruit peel and coriander leading into mellow golden raisin brushed with honey. A mild dried herb note emerges on the finish.”

“This Veneto-made vermouth from Poli (well-known for its excellent grappa) makes use of the indigenous Vespaiolo grape variety for this bianco-style aromatized wine. (Fun fact: The grape gets its name from the word for wasp—vespa—which are apparently quite smitten with this particular white grape). This complex golden bianco is rich and plush, sweet and spicy, with a surprisingly dry finish. It’s made with 20 botanicals, including wormwood, hawthorn, elderflower, grapefruit, galangal, myrtle, and sweet and bitter orange. Take a hint from the base-grape’s name and try this in a Vesper variation.”