Cherry Blossom and Violet Vermouth
Mancino Sakura brings Kyoto cherry blossoms and Italian violet flowers to an Italian white-wine base. This 500 mL vermouth, bottled at 18% ABV, balances floral sweetness with herbal bitterness. Explore the Mancino collection for other expressions.
Product Details
| Brand | Mancino Vermouth |
|---|---|
| Origin | Italy |
| Style | Floral vermouth |
| Bottle size | 500 mL |
| Alcohol | 18% ABV |
| Botanicals | 20, including cherry blossom, violet and wormwood |
Tasting Notes
Summarised from Mancino's description, rather than a personal tasting.
- Nose: Floral cherry-blossom and violet aromas.
- Palate: Flower-led sweetness balanced by wormwood bitterness.
- Finish: A bitter wormwood finish.
An Italian Aperitif with Japanese Inspiration
Sakura reflects Giancarlo Mancino's interest in the flavours of Japan and Italy. Its combination of blossoms and botanicals offers a floral direction within our vermouth selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sakura mean?
Sakura means cherry blossom in Japanese; this expression uses blossoms from Kyoto alongside Italian violets.
Is it made in Japan?
No. It is an Italian vermouth with Japanese floral inspiration.
What size and strength is this bottle?
This listing is for 500 mL at 18% ABV.
How can I serve it?
Mancino suggests a Sakura Highball: pour 60 mL of Sakura and top with soda water, with edible flowers as garnish.
Will I need to pay import duties or taxes?
Under our shipping policy, international orders are sent DDU. Any applicable customs duties, import taxes and local fees are the customer's responsibility and are excluded from product and shipping prices. Check the requirements for your destination: the US, UK and individual EU destinations do not share a single set of charges or import rules.
What is your return and refund policy?
Our return and exchange policy generally treats sales as final and does not accept change-of-mind returns. For damaged or incorrect items, contact us within 7 days of signing for the parcel and obtain a Return Number before sending anything back. Keep incorrect items unopened; photograph breakages safely. Approved refunds go to the original payment method.
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