was once used for medicinal purposes, to aid in digestion, then became popular as an aperitif in the 1800s. It fell out of fashion in the mid- to late 20th century, but has now made a comeback. But what is vermouth? Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine. And what does that mean? When something is aromatized it means botanicals, including herbs, barks, and spices, are steeped into a liquid giving it flavor and aroma. On top of that, vermouth is fortified, meaning a distilled spirit is added to the wine – often brandy. Fortifying extends the shelf-life of the wine, but not
