Cocchi Vermouth & Aperitivo Wines UK

Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!

Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well

I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...

Great selection and prices

Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...

Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.

A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...

Great selection with friendly staff.

Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...

Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...

Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...

Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...

Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...

Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...

Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...

The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻

Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!

Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.

Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...

Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...

Great little beer and wine place

Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...

Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.

Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...

excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...

Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times

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Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...

An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...

Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

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Cherry, Orange Peel, Spice and Herbal Notes

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Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino

Notes: Cherry, Orange Peel, Spice and Herbal Notes

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Citrus, Herbs, White Flowers and Dry Finish

Cocchi Vermouth Di Torino extra dry 50cl

Notes: Citrus, Herbs, White Flowers and Dry Finish

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Citrus, Herbs, Gentian and Bittersweet Finish

Cocchi Americano Vermouth

Notes: Citrus, Herbs, Gentian and Bittersweet Finish

Regular price £30.00

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For more than a century, Cocchi has been one of the defining names in Italian aperitivo culture. Founded in Asti, Piemonte in 1891, the house became famous for producing aromatised wines that balanced bitterness, freshness, herbal complexity, and drinkability, a style that remains central to modern cocktail culture today.

Cocchi’s wines sit somewhere between vermouth, fortified wine, quinquina, and aperitivo, shaped by Piedmont’s long traditions of herbal infusions and alpine botanicals. Their bottles are staples behind cocktail bars across the world, equally suited to classic mixed drinks, low-ABV serves, and simple aperitivo drinking with soda or sparkling wine.

Cocchi Americano has become especially iconic among bartenders and enthusiasts thanks to its bright citrus profile, quinine bitterness, and versatility in classic cocktails such as the Vesper Martini. Vermouth di Torino brings richer spice, herbal depth, and structure to drinks like the Negroni and Manhattan, while Barolo Chinato represents one of northern Italy’s great digestif traditions.

At The Beerhive we see Cocchi as part of a wider ecosystem that connects alpine wine, Chartreuse, vermouth, amaro, grower Champagne, natural wine, and modern cocktail culture. These are bottles built for curiosity, hospitality, and flavour exploration, equally rewarding for bartenders, collectors, and casual aperitivo drinkers alike.

Whether you are building a home bar, searching for classic Italian aperitivi, or exploring aromatised wine for the first time, Cocchi remains one of the benchmark producers in the category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cocchi?

Cocchi is a historic Italian producer of vermouth, aperitivi, and aromatised wines based in Piemonte. Founded in 1891, the house is especially known for Cocchi Americano and Vermouth di Torino.

What does Cocchi Americano taste like?

Cocchi Americano is fresh, citrus-driven, herbal, and gently bitter, with notes of quinine, orange peel, alpine herbs, and stone fruit. It is commonly enjoyed chilled, in spritzes, or in classic cocktails.

Is Cocchi the same as vermouth?

Some Cocchi products are vermouths, such as Vermouth di Torino, while others are aperitivo wines or quinquina-style aromatised wines like Cocchi Americano.

How do you drink Cocchi?

Cocchi can be enjoyed neat over ice, with soda, in a spritz, or in classic cocktails such as the Martini, Negroni, Vesper, or Americano.

What is the difference between Cocchi Americano and Lillet?

Cocchi Americano is generally more herbal, bitter, and quinine-forward than Lillet Blanc, making it a favourite in classic cocktail recipes and bartender circles.

What is Barolo Chinato?

Barolo Chinato is an aromatised wine made from Barolo infused with herbs, spices, and quinine bark. Cocchi’s version is considered one of the benchmark examples of the style.

Is Cocchi good for cocktails?

Yes, Cocchi products are widely used by bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts for their balance, complexity, and versatility in both classic and modern cocktails.

Does Cocchi need to be refrigerated?

Once opened, vermouths and aperitivo wines are best stored in the fridge and enjoyed within several weeks for optimal freshness.

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