Martini (vermouth)

Martini is a brand of Italian vermouth, named after the Martini & Rossi Distilleria Nazionale di Spirito di Vino, in Turin.

Three Distilleria individuals, Alessandro Martini, Luigi Rossi and Teofilo Sola, changed the company name to Martini, Sola & Cia in 1863 and it was in 1879 that the Sola family sold its interests to the remaining partners who renamed the company Martini & Rossi, as it stands today.

Because the origins of the martini (a mix of vermouth and gin) are uncertain, some speculate that this brand could possibly be one of the origins.[1]

In 1892 the business was taken over by Rossi's four sons: control passed to his grandsons in 1930. In 1929 the Martini Ball & Bar logo was registered for the first time. Restructuring was carried out in 1977 resulting in the creation of the General Beverage Corporation. In 1992 Martini & Rossi merged with Bacardi. "Martini is the world's fourth most powerful "spirit" brand" according to a survey of the situation in 2006. [2]

Contents
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 * 1 Drinks
 * 2 See also
 * 3 References
 * 4 External links

Drinks[edit]
Martini is made from four ingredients: wine, botanicals, sugar and alcohol.
 * Martini Rosso - 1863
 * Martini Extra Dry - This was launched on New Year's Day 1900
 * Martini Bianco - 1910
 * Martini Rosato
 * Martini D’Oro - 1998
 * Martini Fiero
 * Martini Soda
 * Martini Riserva Monterela
 * Martini Bitter
 * Martini Brut
 * Martini Rosé
 * Martini Dolce
 * Martini Prosecco
 * Martini Asti
 * Martini Gold by Dolce&Gabbana
 * Martini Royale