Balanced & Complex bittersweet, herbal amaro
Punt e Mes by Carpano
Turin bittersweet specialty, half-sweet and half-bitter, orange and gentian over wine
Historical Context
Created at the Carpano vermouth house in Turin around 1870. The name is Piedmontese for a point and a half, and the house story has it taken from the stock-exchange slang of the brokers at the bar: a point of sweet and a half of bitter.
What Does Carpano Punt e Mes Taste Like?
Built on sweet vermouth then pushed bitter: dark fruit and caramel up front, with gentian and bitter orange cutting through on the finish. A point of sweetness and a half of bitter, just as the name promises.
Recipes with Carpano Punt e Mes
Use Carpano Punt e Mes as a Substitute
- In place of Averna
- In place of Amaro 18 Isolabella
- In place of Amaro Lucano
- In place of Amaro CioCiaro
FAQ
What is Punt e Mes made of?
Punt e Mes is a sweet vermouth amplified with extra bitterness: its name is Piedmontese for a point and a half — one measure of sweetness and half a measure of bitter. It is built on a wine base with botanicals and quinine, at 16% ABV. Carpano created it in Turin in 1870.
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