Foro Dry Vermouth is an Italian dry vermouth — a crisp, aromatized and fortified white wine in the aperitivo tradition — and it is poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Made in Italy’s Piedmont region under the Vermouth di Torino designation, it is bright, herbal and bone-dry, the kind of pour that wakes up the palate before a meal. We list it for its clean elegance and its versatility, equally at home as a chilled aperitivo or as the dry backbone of a cocktail.

About the Producer

Foro is produced in Piedmont, the cradle of Italian vermouth, and carries the respected Vermouth di Torino designation. The Dry expression is made from organic Trebbiano grapes, and each botanical is infused individually without heat — a patient, low-intervention method that preserves freshness and detail. It is a thoroughly modern vermouth that still honors the Torino tradition.

Style & Production

This is a dry (secco) white vermouth built on an organic Italian wine base. Roman wormwood provides the signature vermouth bitterness, joined by a botanical blend that traditionally includes lemon peel, thyme, gentian, rosehip and other herbs and roots. Because each botanical is infused on its own and no heat is used, the aromatics stay lively and precise. Very little sweetness is added, leaving a lean, savory vermouth with crisp definition.

Tasting Notes

The nose is fresh and herbaceous, with lemon peel, thyme and a green, almost saline lift. The palate is dry and savory, carrying gentian bitterness, delicate floral and herbal notes, and a clean minerality. The finish is brisk and dry, with a lingering herbal edge — refreshing and appetite-whetting.

What to Pair It With

Its crisp, savory profile makes it a natural aperitivo. Enjoy it with Fresh Oysters, alongside our Mediterranean Salad, or with a warm wedge of Saganaki. See the full dine-in menu for more.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Foro Dry Vermouth is poured at $6, served well chilled on its own, over ice with a lemon twist, or in a cocktail.

FAQ

Where is it from?

Foro is made in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy and carries the protected Vermouth di Torino designation.

What does it taste like?

It is dry and savory, with fresh lemon peel, thyme, gentian bitterness and a clean, crisp finish.

What makes it distinctive?

It is made from organic Trebbiano grapes, with each botanical infused individually and without heat, which keeps the aromatics fresh and precise.

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