Radio Imbibe

Episode 95: The Enduring Beauty of Vermouth, with Alf del Portillo, Marta Premoli, and Francesco Lafranconi

Episode Summary

Our March/April issue dives deep into the world of vermouth. For this episode, we hear from several bartenders who share a particular love for the aperitif wine: Alf del Portillo and Marta Premoli, owners of Quattro Teste in Lisbon, Portugal, and Francesco Lafranconi, who recently helped establish the vermouth program at the Rosevale Cocktail Room in New York City.

Episode Notes

Vermouth is an essential cocktail ingredient, and it can also be spectacular when served on its own. For this episode, we talk to several bartenders about the many reasons vermouth fascinates them and factors into their work: Alf del Portillo and Marta Premoli, owners of Quattro Teste in Lisbon, Portugal, and Francesco Lafranconi, who helped establish the vermouth program at the Rosevale Cocktail Room in New York City.

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