Vermouth or vermouth is an aromatic liquor made from wine fortified with brandy, herbs and spices. There are sweet and dry varieties, and it is usually eaten as an aperitif. Some of the common ingredients in the production of vermouth are artemisia, fennel, chamomile, cloves, cinnamon and ginger. Vermouth can be consumed alone, with ice or as an ingredient in cocktails such as martini or negroni. The best-known vermouth producing regions are Italy and France, but it is also produced in other countries such as Spain and Argentina.