Carpano Antica Formula is a premium Italian sweet red vermouth, widely considered the first vermouth ever created, based on Antonio Benedetto Carpano’s 1786 recipe. The appearance of this vermouth has a distinctive dark amber colour. Beautiful intense aromas of vanilla, dried prunes, dates and spices with the palate being rich and round with a balance of sweet caramel and bitter herbal notes. The finish on this vermouth is long and warm with notes of orange marmalade and cinnamon. Produced in limited quantities, featuring a complex blend of Italian white wines, Moscato from Piedmont, and mountain herbs including wormwood, saffron, and citrus.

Carpano Antica Formula is best served as a sophisticated aperitivo over a large ice cube with an expressed orange peel, allowing its velvety notes of rich vanilla, dark cocoa, and dried fruits to take center stage. Its robust character also makes it the ultimate "secret weapon" in a Negroni, where it effortlessly rounds out the bitterness of the Campari with a luxurious, spiced finish. Beyond these classics, it adds depth to a Manhattan, or a Boulevardier.