About the producer
Vecchia Scuola is a deeply personal project born from the hands of D&P Selezioni’s founder, who sought to bring his father’s original vermouth recipe back to life. Inspired by the craftsmanship of Carlo Di Luccio—who earned his aromatier diploma in 1963 at the Scuola Enologica di Alba—this vermouth is a faithful tribute to an era of traditional Piemontese blending and herbal knowledge. Every ingredient, from the base wines to the botanicals, is measured in the exact proportions first recorded over 60 years ago. The result is a small-batch, handcrafted Vermouth di Torino that embodies history, authenticity, and the essence of Piemonte.
In the Vineyard
Base Wines
Cortese and Barbera d’Asti
Region of production
Piemonte
Farming and sourcing
Selected wines and botanicals from local Piemontese growers
Botanicals
Wormwood, coriander seeds, cinnamon, cinchona, sweet orange peel, nutmeg, cloves, sandalwood, gentian, elderflower, musk yarrow, and other native herbs and roots
In the Cellar
Alcohol
18%
Sugar content
160 g/l
Maceration
Hydroalcoholic infusion in grain alcohol for 30 days
Aging
Hydroalcoholic infusion in grain alcohol for 30 days
Filtration ans stabilization
Filtered with paperboard; cold stabilized without clarifying agents
Additional notes
Production style
Artisanal and small-batch, made without artificial or synthetic aromas
Flavor profile
Intensely aromatic with notes of alpine herbs, sweet and exotic spices, floral hints, and citrus peel. On the palate, it balances sweetness and bitterness with a long, spiced, herbal, and balsamic finish
Color
Natural color from the wine. No artificial coloring or additives
Serving suggestion
Best served at 7–10°C (not exceeding 12°C). Enjoy neat, over ice with an orange twist, or in classic cocktails such as the Negroni or Americano
shelf life after opening
1-3 months refrigerated
