Vermouth tasting in Turin: blend your own in a workshop

An introduction in the city of vermouth

Vermouth starts with wine and brings together botanical flavours, sweetness and bitterness. Wormwood has a characteristic role in the tradition of Vermouth di Torino. The workshop introduces this culture and its connection with the aperitivo, providing some context for the samples on the table. You do not need specialist knowledge to find the comparison rewarding. Arrive with a simple question, such as which aromas you recognise most readily, and use the explanations to put words to the differences you notice. Curiosity matters more than an established tasting vocabulary.

Compare three tastings

Three vermouth tastings are included. Begin by paying attention to the aroma, then consider the balance of sweetness, bitterness and the finish. You need not identify every ingredient: noticing how one sample differs from another already makes the tasting more engaging. Personal preferences offer something to discuss rather than a test with right and wrong answers. The bottles served may depend on the session. If one particular brand is your reason for booking, ask whether it will be included. Treat the tasting as its own activity and plan a proper meal separately.

Create a bottle to remember

The practical part brings together a wine base and aromatic ingredients using the equipment provided. The organiser describes a setup with droppers, funnels and a small bottle to take home. Moving from observation to a choice is the interesting step: you might discover that a herbal direction appeals to you, or prefer a more spice-led aroma. Follow the expert’s quantities and instructions, keeping a note of a combination you would like to remember. There is no need to reproduce a famous brand’s recipe. The personal blend is a souvenir of the workshop, and an opportunity to understand your own preferences a little better.

Find the workshop at the former INCET site

Viator lists Via Francesco Cigna 96/17d, while the organiser gives Piazza Teresa Noce 17D at the former INCET site, inside the courtyard on the first floor. Keep both references and follow the entrance instructions in your session confirmation. This is not a meeting in Piazza Castello or a visit to Casa Martini. Check the calendar and teaching language before arranging the rest of your day. The listing offers Italian; an English version of this guide does not guarantee an English-language class. If you have mobility requirements, ask specifically about the entrance and access to the first floor.

Before you go

• Alcohol tasting is for adults aged eighteen and over; arrange a return journey without driving.
• Confirm the date, language and precise entrance before buying transport tickets.
• Mention allergies and dietary needs, and ask how to store and carry your small bottle.