Antonio Benedetto Carpano (1764, Bioglio (Biella) – 1815,

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) was an Italian distiller, famous for having invented

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and consequently the apéritif. In 1786, Antonio Benedetto Carpano invented modern Vermouth in Turin, made from

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added to an infusion of herbs and spices, in more than 30 varieties. It was sweetened with spirit, which he believed would be a more suitable beverage for ladies than the local

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s. Vermouth proved so popular that soon his shop was open 24 hours a day.. The Carpano brand is now produced and distributed by Fratelli Branca Distillerie of Milan, and includes: Carpano Classico Vermuth, Carpano Bianco, Carpano Antica Formula and the original aperitive "

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Carpano, Antonio Benedetto 18th-century Italian inventors Vermouth 1764 births 1815 deaths Businesspeople from Turin People from the Kingdom of Sardinia Bioglio