The Corochinato Asinello is perfect as an aperitif or digestif. Genoese people enjoy it served cold, neat, with a twist of lemon.
Chef Marco Visciola of Genoa uses it in his recipes and has dedicated to it the pre-dessert and dessert: Panna cotta all'asinello, candied orange mousse, orange sorbet, and star anise.
A tradition that was in danger of fading over the years, the corochinato has enjoyed great success among young people thanks to Ex Otago, who chose the Asinello for the name and cover of their sixth album in 2019.
Corochinato Asinello, a Genoese aperitif Vol.16% Cl.100
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The Corochinato Asinello is perfect as an aperitif or digestif. Genoese people enjoy it served cold, neat, with a twist of lemon.
Chef Marco Visciola of Genoa uses it in his recipes and has dedicated to it the pre-dessert and dessert: Panna cotta all'asinello, candied orange mousse, orange sorbet, and star anise.
A tradition that was in danger of fading over the years, the corochinato has enjoyed great success among young people thanks to Ex Otago, who chose the Asinello for the name and cover of their sixth album in 2019.
The Genoese call it asinello, but its real name is corochinato.
It's a flavored white wine, vermouth-style, with a blend of spices and herbs including wormwood, gentian, thyme, cinnamon, oregano, and thistle.
Corochinato has a centuries-old tradition and owes part of its name to the Coronata neighborhood in Genoa and the cinchona (quinone) that is its key ingredient.
The nickname "l'asinello" (little donkey) comes from the depiction of a donkey on the bottle label, which has remained original since 1886.
It has always been produced by the Vini Allara wine shop in the heart of Genoa's Pra district.
Corochinato, also known as "Asinello," is a typical Genoese aperitif made from a blend of various herbs and spices, including wormwood, thyme, and cinchona.
It has a dry and fresh flavor, with a pronounced bitter note that makes it perfect for enjoying in a spritz with sparkling wine.
Excellent served chilled and neat with just a slice of lemon, or as a vermouth for cocktails.
Its perfect accompaniment is Genoese focaccia, but thanks to its aromatic persistence and Mediterranean components, it also pairs well with cured meats, Cantabrian anchovies, or Genoese pesto chips.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Corochinato Asinello is straw-yellow in color.
Nose: Floral notes of white flowers and Moscato grapes, delicate, with hints of spice and balsamic.
Taste: Dry, aromatic, with bitter notes of cinchona and citrus.
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Data sheet
- Surface finish
- Aged in steel barrels
- Country of Production
- Italy
- Region
- Liguria
- Alcoholic gradation
- 16%
- Bottle format
- CL.100
- Type of production
- Hand made, discontinuous
- Raw material
- Flowers
Grapes
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8033576270043
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