Martini Rosso vs Cinzano Rosso
Martini Rosso and Cinzano Rosso, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
The differences in a few lines
- Both are liqueurs: red vermouth (rosso).
- Same alcohol content: 16% ABV each.
- Martini is owned by Bacardi Limited; Cinzano, by Gruppo Caffo 1915.
- Both brands come from Italy.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: nutmeg.
- Only in Martini Rosso, tobacco, coffee, cinnamon and aniseed; only in Cinzano Rosso, vanilla, cherry, toffee and clove.
- Only Cinzano Rosso's ingredient list declares coloring (color INS 150a).
Which one to choose?
- Looking for tobacco, coffee, cinnamon and aniseed? Martini Rosso.
- Looking for vanilla, cherry, toffee and clove? Cinzano Rosso.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Martini Rosso Liqueur · Italy | Cinzano Rosso Liqueur · Italy | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Liqueur | Liqueur |
| Brand | Martini | Cinzano |
| Brand owner | Bacardi Limited | Gruppo Caffo 1915 |
| Brand origin | Italy | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 16% ABV | 16% ABV |
| Type | Red vermouth (rosso) | Red vermouth (rosso) |
| Serving | On the rocks or in an Americano (with bitter and soda) | Neat, with soda or in a Negroni and Americano |
| Manufacturing | In Brazil (domestic label, 750 ml) | In Brazil (950 ml and 1 L bottles) |
| Ingredients | Red table wine, natural extract of aromatic plants, sugar, potable ethyl alcohol, acidulants INS 330 and INS 334, preservative INS 220. | Red table wine, sugar, potable ethyl alcohol, plant extract of aromatic herbs, color INS 150a and preservative INS 220. |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 88 kcal (alcohol only) | ≈ 88 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 6.5 | 6 |
| Acidity | 4 | 4 |
| Body | 5 | 5 |
| Bitterness | 4 | 4.5 |
| Alcohol | 5 | 5 |
| Notes — first sip | tobacco | vanillacherrytoffeeclovenutmeg |
| Notes — mid-palate | tobaccocoffeecinnamonaniseednutmeg | — |
| Notes — finish | — | wormwoodorange peel |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Martini Rosso and Cinzano Rosso?
Both are liqueurs: red vermouth (rosso). Same alcohol content: 16% ABV each. Martini is owned by Bacardi Limited; Cinzano, by Gruppo Caffo 1915. Both brands come from Italy.
Which is stronger, Martini Rosso or Cinzano Rosso?
Same alcohol content: 16% ABV each.
Are Martini Rosso and Cinzano Rosso made by the same company?
No. Martini is owned by Bacardi Limited; Cinzano, by Gruppo Caffo 1915.
Which is sweeter, Martini Rosso or Cinzano Rosso?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (6.5 and 6, out of 10).
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