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The historical headquarters of the company in Asti

Giulio Cocchi Spumanti is a winery based in Asti, in the Italian Piedmont region, since 1891.[1] The company was founded by Giulio Cocchi, a pastry chef originally from Tuscany who moved his business to the north-western Italian town of Asti in the late 19th century.[2] The founder was interested in the pairing of food and wines he found in Asti, the capital of Moscato wines, and began producing aromatic-infused wines and sparkling wines. By the turn of the century his Barolo Chinato and Aperitivo Americano had become commercially successful in Piedmont, London, New York, Africa and South America.[3]

The company now produces traditional method and metodo Martinotti sparkling wines, Barolo Chinato, vermouth and aperitif wine such as Cocchi Americano.[4][5] All Cocchi products are wine based and the founder's recipes are still used.[6]

Giulio Cocchi Spumanti is listed on the "Registro Nazionale delle Imprese Storiche" (the National List of Historical Companies).[7][8]

Products

The company produces sparkling wine made from grapes like Moscato, Chardonnay and Pinot noir, and fortified wines such as the Vermouth di Torino,[9] which was awarded Best Sweet Vermouth in the "2014 Bartender's Best Awards" competition,[10] and the Cocchi Americano, which was used in James Bond's martini in the film Skyfall.[11]

References

  1. ↑ The Spirits of Italy - Giulio Cocchi
  2. ↑ "Andover Classic Wines - Giulio Cocchi". Archived from the original on 2015-02-03. Retrieved 2015-02-03.
  3. ↑ "Drinksenthusiast - Giulio Cocchi Tasting Notes". 2013.
  4. ↑ What's the Deal with Cocchi Aperitivo Americano? | Serious Eats: Drinks
  5. ↑ New York Times blog - Cocchi Americano: Waking the Dead
  6. ↑ "The Kingdom of Vermouth - WhistlerCornucopia". Archived from the original on 2015-02-03.
  7. ↑ "Italian Chamber of Commerce - Giulio Cocchi Spumanti". Archived from the original on 2015-02-03. Retrieved 2015-02-03.
  8. ↑ La Stampa - I 100 imprenditori che hanno servito l'economia astigiana
  9. ↑ Los Angeles Times - A 120-year-old recipe for vermouth makes a comeback
  10. ↑ "Bartenders Best Awards, Winners announced". Archived from the original on 2014-12-05. Retrieved 2015-02-03.
  11. ↑ The Sacramento Bee - Darrell Corti, 'Skyfall' and herbal wine meet over cocktails
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