Q: Is Aromatised Wines spirits?
A: Nope, they are widely used in cocktails to bring sweetness, bitterness and acidity to drinks.
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Q: In Aromatised Wines, what type of white wine is usually used?
A: Neutral, so as to provide a base to show case the added flavour
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Q: What are other types of base used in aromatized wines?
A: Red or Rosé wines
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Q: Why is spirit added to aromatized wine?
A: To increase shelve life and raise alcohol level
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Q: What are the typical botanicals used in aromatized wine?
A: Wormwood, gentian or quinine
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Q: Can flavors be added directly into aromatized wine?
A: Yes
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Q: Is aromatized wine dry?
A: Almost no aromatized wines are dry, sweetness can come from wine or sugar added
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Q: Is adding caramel a must?
A: No, but it can be used to give red vermouth its color as the base is white wine
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Q: Is aromatized wine only made in France just like Cognac?
A: No, it can be made anywhere in the world. Best known region South-east France and North-West Italy.
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Q: What is Vermouth made of?
A: White wine based + wormwood
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Q: Does dry Vermouth means no sugar?
A: No, dry vermouth always have added sugar. Red Vermouth are typically heavily sweetened
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Q: What are the 4 components of aromatised wines?
A: Base wine, sugar, spirit, flavorings : which always include something bitter
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