LAZ19 Vermouth di Torino Superiore
Elena Vermouth

Elena Penna and Luca Currado Vietti both hail from families that have historically been involved in the local tradition of Vermouth di Torino—Penna through hospitality and Currado Vietti through winemaking. They embarked on this project to revive this tradition in Italy’s Langhe hills. The base wine for the Laz19 Superiore comprises one-third Barolo Lazzarito and two-thirds arneis. They exclusively utilize locally-sourced, hand-harvested citrus and herbs, which they macerate in alcohol, then blend with the wine base. The superior quality of the ingredients shines through in this intricate vermouth, its lingering flavors a riddle to ponder, perhaps never to decipher. Encased within is a profound, savory, and contemplative aromatized wine brimming with spices like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon bark. Yet, amid these deeper notes, it radiates with hints of red berries and rhubarb; a compelling paradox, akin to Christmas in July.
From the Earth, Napa, CA

Elena Spirits was born from a deep-seated desire. A drive to take the spirit of Piedmont far and wide, a passion for the Langhe, and a time-honored tradition of exceptional flavors to be savored. We poured energy, passion, and expertise into every bottle produced, striving to uphold what the history of local spirits has shaped over the years. Meticulously crafted recipes, refined through time and processes, are enriched with botanicals that we knew would impart a unique personality to the Gin and Vermouth under the Elena Spirits brand