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Carbohydrate
13.5 g · 5% DV target
A complex fortified wine infused with aromatic botanicals, vermouth serves as a versatile aperitif that balances herbal bitterness with a sugar-driven body.
Vermouth is a fortified wine, a category of alcoholic beverage produced by adding distilled spirits to a wine base to increase alcohol content .11
Unlike many spirits, vermouth often contains added botanical extracts and flavorings, such as cinnamon bark oil, which are used to create its distinct aromatic profile .7
Because it is a fortified wine, vermouth typically contains more residual sugars and a higher carbohydrate content than standard dry wines or distilled spirits like vodka and gin .810
Early research into production methods indicates that the extraction of aromatic compounds from the plants used to flavor vermouth, such as linalool (a naturally occurring terpene with a floral scent), can be influenced by the specific polarity and concentration of the alcohol used during the infusion process .9
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
13.5 g · 5% DV target
13.5 g · 27% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Oxidizes quickly at room temperature due to its wine base.
Unopened bottles should be kept away from light and heat.
Glass packaging and transport are the primary environmental drivers.
The name 'vermouth' is derived from the German word 'Wermut' for wormwood, the bitter herb that was historically the beverage's primary medicinal flavoring agent.