As I was picking up a bottle of Carpano Antica at Astor Wines in Manhattan, I noticed this vermouth, packaged in a tall bottle in a can...$18 (Antica is I think $27 now), so i tried it... There was a package insert extolling the... (0 replies, last updated by kenito799 August 18, 2008)

The best sweet vermouth on Earth is Carpano Antica Formula, it’s almost too good to mix! (7 replies, last updated by jacquelinec August 19, 2006)

as straight apertifs. Moving up to the good stuff, Punt e Mes is a classic. Very orangey, very bitter. Not too sweet. Very complex. Vya is smoother and more drinkable. It’s not overly bitter, but is less interesting. Carpano... (5 replies, last updated by oystersallday January 7, 2009)

I did some searching on the board and came up with these. Boussier Carpano Antica. Carpano’s Punt e Mes Cinzano G&D (Gambarelli and Devito) from California. J. Boissiere from France Martini and Rossi Noilly Prat Vya General web search (7 replies, last updated by rworange December 11, 2007)

Many tailHounds rave about Carpano Antica Formula vermouth.I bought a bottle recently and have about 1/2 left in my fridge.I think it’s pretty good,but I mainly get a vanilla taste from it.My main drink this winter has been... (13 replies, last updated by foodnwine February 25, 2009)

: Fee’s Bitters (any kind, but Aromatic mostly) Carpano Antica vermouth Luxardo Maraschino a good rye selection (Rittenhouse especially) Domaine du Canton (ginger liquor) Malort I’m resigned to the fact that I probably... (1 reply, last updated by puggama May 7, 2009)

Does anyone know a Boston-area retailer who carries Antica Formula sweet vermouth? It’s made by Carpano, the same people who invented vermouth, and also make Punt e Mes, a very strong-flavored sweet vermouth which I like... (10 replies, last updated by johncb June 29, 2009)

and quite like it: they have both the dry and blanc versions (and I imagine the rouge, too). I’m also always on the lookout for Carpano Antica Formula, but know that’s not distributed locally yet. Still looking for... (35 replies, last updated by craigasaurus July 8, 2009)

Sweeping generalizations about wine often leave the door wide open for exceptions. Most Vermouth available in the US is made in huge quantities and is very commercial indeed. That does not mean there are not good ones made.... (11 replies, last updated by drinkslover October 26, 2007)

parts Hendricks 2 parts Noilly Prat stirred until very cold garnished with a slice of cucumber but was wondering what it would be like with, say, Carpano Antica. I’m a little unsure of how to mix with the Junípero, which I... (5 replies, last updated by byrd October 19, 2007)

thanks i will! Tonight i attended a vermouth class where they demo’d making a Carpano Antica replica, among other things, and we got to taste the results— maybe you can get Jamie Boudreau to start giving classes at... (12 replies, last updated by barleywino January 28, 2009)

stirred up two parts of Barbancourt Five Star with one part of Carpano Antico and a dash of orange bitters. Is it just me, or is this a pretty tasty tail? A Google search reveals that rum and vermouth is called a “Cuban... (1 reply, last updated by yarm April 14, 2009)

, classic mixes like heering, carpano antico, bitters, St. Germain etc) on or near the Biscayne corridor, preferably south of NE 80th street or so. I will be doing my own research as well and will report any good spots I may... (1 reply, last updated by 2top January 13, 2009)

I agree that a more full-flavored gin should be used, i like Plymouth, 2 parts to 1 part each Campari and Carpano Antica vermouth. (7 replies, last updated by davis_sq_pro October 16, 2008)

Here’s Agraria’s classics menu. $12 each. Tart, bitter, strong and flavorful is how we like our classics. If you’re looking for sweet and easy, ask your bartender for a non-traditional version. The Manhattan Wild Turkey... (4 replies, last updated by Tujague August 22, 2006)