A point of sweetness and a half-point of bite. The original vermouth con amaro.
The Bartender's Secret Handshake
Born in 1870 in the legendary Carpano wine shop, Punt e Mes sits squarely between vermouth and amaro, striking a one-of-a-kind balance. The name, "point and a half," comes from a stockbroker’s spontaneous order for vermouth with an extra dose of bitterness. The nose opens with raisined fruit and vanilla, but then pivots to rhubarb and quinine. The palate starts plush with dark plum and toffee, then takes a left turn into a bold, earthy bitterness.
Crafted from a base of high-quality Piedmontese wine, Punt e Mes is a masterclass in balance that redefined what vermouth could be.
How to Enjoy
Adds a wonderful bitter complexity to a Manhattan or Americano. Many bartenders prefer it to standard sweet vermouth in a Negroni.
Quick Facts
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Producer: |
Carpano |
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Spirit: |
Sweet Vermouth (Vermouth con Amaro) |
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Origin: |
Turin, Italy |
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Style: |
Bittersweet, Rich, Complex |
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Proof: |
32 (16% ABV) |
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Tasting Notes: |
Dark plum, toffee, rhubarb, quinine, orange peel |
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Good to Know: |
A unique style of vermouth with added bitters, creating a flavor profile that bridges the gap between sweet vermouth and amaro. |
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