Cocchi Americano Rosa
One of my favorite Italian aperitif wines is back, and this time she’s in red. Meet Cocchi Americano Rosa.
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.
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%
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Thursday, March 28th 2013 at 2:43 pm |
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.
Thursday, March 28th 2013 at 4:14 pm |
Ciao Linda,
I thought of you, and I just know you will love this. I hope you can find it soon. This one rocks.
Thursday, March 28th 2013 at 2:43 pm |
non lo conosco, ha un colore splendido e mi piacerebbe provare a berlo…lo cerco Adri ! Tantissimi auguri per una Felice pasqua !
Thursday, March 28th 2013 at 4:16 pm |
Ciao Chiara,
E veramente meraviglioso. Spero che lo trovate. Buona Pasqua a te!
Thursday, March 28th 2013 at 3:06 pm |
Deve essere davvero fresco e squisito.. non l’ho mai assaggiato! E che bel colore! <3 Bacino 🙂
Thursday, March 28th 2013 at 4:18 pm |
Ciao Ely,
Si, fresco e squisito!! Buona Pasqua a te!
Thursday, March 28th 2013 at 3:23 pm |
That looks so refreshing, and especially beautiful in those glasses. Let’s have that drink Sunday. I am sure the Easter bunny would approve.
Thursday, March 28th 2013 at 4:19 pm |
Hi Toni,
The Easter Bunny would definitely approve! Cheers!
Thursday, March 28th 2013 at 4:33 pm |
I have not tried the rosa, but in a Thorpe glass I am sure to love it. GREG
Thursday, March 28th 2013 at 4:56 pm |
Hi Greg,
I thought of you as I poured it. I say everything looks better in Thorpe! I hope you try this. It really is exquisite.
Friday, March 29th 2013 at 1:33 pm |
It sounds like a lovely summer drink. I went online but it is not available in New Hampshire…perhaps later in the year.
Friday, March 29th 2013 at 2:05 pm |
Hi Karen,
I bet you will be able to find it after June. It really is wonderful. Thanks for stopping by!
Saturday, March 30th 2013 at 6:24 am |
Adry che bella presentazione, prendo l’aereo e vengo da te! Buona Pasqua!!!!!!
Saturday, March 30th 2013 at 7:34 am |
Grazie Marinagela, Buona Pasqua!
Sunday, March 31st 2013 at 8:40 pm |
I just MUST get a bottle or 6. And as Greg said, a Dorothy Thorpe glass bodes well.
Monday, April 1st 2013 at 7:03 am |
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!
Monday, April 1st 2013 at 6:39 am |
Che meraviglia, buona Pasquetta!!!!!
Monday, April 1st 2013 at 7:03 am |
Grazie Ely!
Tuesday, April 2nd 2013 at 11:28 am |
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 😉
Tuesday, April 2nd 2013 at 3:27 pm |
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!
Sunday, April 14th 2013 at 11:00 pm |
This looks interesting i have never seen it before. I will be on the hunt for it now so i can try it out.
Monday, April 15th 2013 at 7:14 am |
Benvenua!
It is wonderful, perfect for the upcoming summer months. I hope you enjoy it, and thank you so much for visiting!
Thursday, March 20th 2014 at 8:16 am |
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!
Thursday, March 20th 2014 at 2:49 pm |
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!