Locally known as Asinello and classified as vermouth, Corochinato is a fortified and aromatized wine that hails from Genova. The base of the drink is made with fortified white wine that is infused with a secret blend of herbs and spices such as wormwood, gentian, cinnamon, thyme, oregano, and juniper.
The recipe has not been changed since the drink was invented in 1886. Corochinato has a straw yellow color that is streaked with golden highlights, while the herbal aromas perfectly complement its bittersweet aftertaste. This aromatic wine is mostly enjoyed as an aperitif or a digestif, and it is best served well-chilled and accompanied by a slice of lemon.