Cocchi Americano Rosa


Cocchi Americano Rosa CU


One of my favorite Italian aperitif wines is back, and this time she’s in red. Meet Cocchi Americano Rosa.



Cocchi Americano Rosa Bottle



You might remember my earlier post on the classic Cocchi Americano Bianco, an aperitif wine made from Moscato d’Asti. Over its more than one hundred year history The House of Cocchi has occasionally produced variations on that classic theme. Cocchi Americano Rosa, made of naturally aromatic red varietals from Piemonte is their newest.



There aren’t many bottles here in the U.S. right now, but that will soon change as it becomes available on the world market – a launch Cocchi has planned for June of this year. Good thing too, because that means Cocchi Rosa will arrive in time for summer. Its notes of white roses, cherries and summer berries are masterfully blended with citrus, herbs, fruit and spices. Make no mistake though, this is no “girlie drink.” The luxurious mouthfeel, earthy vegetal notes of gentian and cinchona complement the fruit, floral and spice notes. A distinct peppery warmth of pink grapefruit lends a complexity that will keep you sipping and sipping.



If you are curious about “bitters,” but find that even Aperol is too much for you, try this. The bitter element while present, leans toward the subtle, just enough to balance the sweetness and fruit of the wine.



Cocchi recommends serving this over ice with soda and a lemon wheel or mixed with Prosecco to start. From there I suggest you experiment with other aperitivi such Aperol and Campari or spirits such as vodka, gin, grappa, Acqua di cedro, or my favorite, Solerno, a Sicilian blood orange and lemon liquor. No doubt about it, this will be the go to drink in our home in the warm summer months to come. In case you were wondering about that garnet color you see, it is 100% natural.



Cocchi Americano Rosa Drink


Americano Rosa and Soda


serves 2

4 ounces Cocchi Americano Rosa
2 ounces soda or sparkling water
lemon wheels
ice

To build the drink: place ice cubes in a rocks glass. Add Americano Rosa and soda. Stir well with a bar spoon. Add a lemon wheel and serve.

Cocchi Americano Rosa is available at The Wine House in West Los Angeles, K&L Wines (and online) and other purveyors of wine and spirits. Prices range from $18.00 to $22.00; alcohol 16.5%


Cocchi Americano Rosa After Drink


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24 Comments

  1. Ping from Ciao Chow Linda:

    I’m sold. Thanks for introducing me to both Aperol, which I have grown to love (yea for Aperol spritz) and now this delightful drink. I hope I can find it readily around here. I love the little scene in the last photo – just home from the office or a late night out – off with the jewelry and relax with a drink and who knows what else. So evocative.

  2. Ping from Chiara:

    non lo conosco, ha un colore splendido e mi piacerebbe provare a berlo…lo cerco Adri ! Tantissimi auguri per una Felice pasqua !

  3. Ping from Ely:

    Deve essere davvero fresco e squisito.. non l’ho mai assaggiato! E che bel colore! <3 Bacino 🙂

  4. Ping from big sis toni:

    That looks so refreshing, and especially beautiful in those glasses. Let’s have that drink Sunday. I am sure the Easter bunny would approve.

  5. Ping from sippitysup:

    I have not tried the rosa, but in a Thorpe glass I am sure to love it. GREG

  6. Ping from Karen (Back Road Journal):

    It sounds like a lovely summer drink. I went online but it is not available in New Hampshire…perhaps later in the year.

  7. Ping from mariangela:

    Adry che bella presentazione, prendo l’aereo e vengo da te! Buona Pasqua!!!!!!

  8. Ping from Trevor Sis. Boom.:

    I just MUST get a bottle or 6. And as Greg said, a Dorothy Thorpe glass bodes well.

    • Ping from Adri:

      Ciao Trevor,

      I suggest you get 6. There is simply no end to what you can do with it. You will love it, and doesn’t everything taste better in Thorpe!

  9. Ping from speedy70:

    Che meraviglia, buona Pasquetta!!!!!

  10. Ping from Karen:

    I saw the Cocchi Rosa on the drinks menu at Nostrana in Portland, but haven’t been able to track down a bottle where I live. Can’t wait to have a sip or two. An Aperol Spritz is a daily refresher, and I’m guessing this is just as habit-forming. Love your before and after drink photo 😉

    • Ping from Adri:

      Hi Karen,

      It’s even more habit forming! You will love it. Thank you for the compliment on our before and after shot. We have fun with our liquor posts!

  11. Ping from Caylean:

    This looks interesting i have never seen it before. I will be on the hunt for it now so i can try it out.

  12. Ping from susan:

    My Son introduced me to this Lovely bottle of Cocchi in Seattle ……I brought one back to NH …………..NOW where do I buy it ……I am Hooked! I LOVE it!

    • Ping from Adri:

      Hi Susan,

      I am glad you enjoy it. I certainly enjoy it. I do not know where in New Hampshire you can purchase it, but it is widely available now, so I bet with a few calls to local liquor stores you will find a bottle. Cheers!

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