Amaro

Expert Review - Vintage 2021

The Wine Spectator 93 Points | This offers aromas of dried strawberries, dates, chocolate nibs and cooling spices. Full-bodied, deep and intense, with a core of ripe, succulent fruit and creamy tannins. It’s rich but focused and lingering. Structured and seamless.

Memo Summary Notes

Pair with

Savory: Braised meats (Osso Buco), wild game, or venison with a fruit reduction. 

• Cheese: Strong, pungent cheeses like Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

• Service Tip: Serve at 17–19°C. Even in a half-bottle, this wine benefits from being opened 30–60 minutes before drinking to let the complex aromas expan

Producer Description

Luxardo Amaro Abano originated in 1952. Amaro means “bitter,” and Abano is an old Roman spa in the Veneto region that has been active for the last 500 years. The label depicts the spa around the year 1600. The herbs in this amaro grow wild and are infused along with cardamom, cinnamon and bitter orange peel. Luxardo Amaro Abano is a medium bitter, extremely popular in Italy, and especially in the Veneto region, drunk straight after a meal with or without ice to help digestion. Producer Description.

Expert Review

91 Points Wine Enthusiast | Take a cue from the deep, dark-brown hue and viscous texture: This is a palate-coating liqueur with deep, dark flavors of espresso, bitter chocolate, dark gingerbread, toffee and dried fig, cut with a mild bitter-orange note and cardamom spice. Best Buy.

Expert Review

93 Points Wine Enthusiast | Opaque and inky brown, the restrained aroma hints at espresso. On the palate, it's a wash of espresso, hazelnut and cola, with a pleasantly fleeting sweet-ness followed by a long, herbal finish.

Memo Summary Notes 

Averna is an authentic Sicilian amaro with a full body and smooth taste. It’s a multisensorial drinking experience made from the ancient recipe with essential oils of lemons and bitter oranges from Sicily. 

Expert Review

94 Points Tasting Panel | At 46 proof, Montenegro has become one of the leading amari and is extremely popular with mixologists. The sarsaparilla nose is iconic, the palate and experience of bitters and sweets, intertwined with twists and turns, from chocolate to root vegetable to orange zest.

Producer Description 

Soft and silky mouthfeel with a satisfying balance between sweet and bitter notes. Its well- balanced sweetness merges with the other ingredients, fading in a pleasantly bitter finish. Citrus entry with a high level of complexity. Sweet and bitter oranges leave room for motes of lime and mandarin. The herbaceous aroma of marjoram and thyme is gently overcome by spiced, basalmic blends of incense and eucalyptus. Complex roasted notes complete an elegant finish reminiscent of undergrowth and mineral tones. Amber-colored and bright with delicate mahogany transparencies on the outer edges. 

Producer Description 

In memory of grandfather Antonio we celebrate the Return to the Origins with Amaro Nonino Quintessentia by creating a RISERVA which boasts more than 24 months of natural ageing in oak barriques and small casks.

Antonio Nonino, third generation of the family of Distillers, used to keep Amaro Carnia in small wooden casks. Steel was prohibitive. The infusion in contact with wood evolved and was enriched with new notes and new aromas.

Although there is no clear regulation on the aging of liqueurs, in respect of the philosophy that has always accompanied us, aging takes place in a dedicated cellar, under seal and permanent surveillance by the Customs and Monopoly Office: the result is extraordinary!

With great softness, the citrous notes are lessened and it gains great elegance declined in different and enveloping notes. At the beginning autumnal brushwood and moss fragrances that leave way to scents of raisins and passito. Balsamic scents that balance the bitter notes of rhubarb, scent of flamed orange and caramelized vanilla, great persistence and intensity. 

Producer Description

In homage to the visionary Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten and the opera by Philip Glass that carries his name, we proudly present our premium Amaro. This unique blend features a distinctive recipe that incorporates over 40 carefully curated spices, barks, roots, resins, dried fruits, and nuts, inspired by the ancient Egyptians’ intricate use of botanicals and spices during the mummification process.

With its enchanting aromatic profile, this Amaro reveals notes of cumin, coriander, peppermint, cloves, basil, chamomile, cedar, eucalyptus, and myrrh, among others. Each sip provides a rich and captivating flavor experience that lingers with depth on the palate and evokes a sense of history.

Bloomberg Pursuits recognized our Akhenaten Amaro as one of the 16 Best New Spirits of 2021, earning a spot alongside prominent global brands.

Expert Review 

Wine Enthusiast 94 Points | Although it appears dark, inky and sin¬ister in the glass, this amaro is on the sweet and gentle side. Think ripe plums, dark berries and cola, with a pleasingly spiced finish and just the faintest bitter edge. It's enjoyable to sip straight up with a twist of lemon peel, or lightened with a splash of club soda.

Producer Description 

33 herbs, spice, flowers and fruits, from across the world create a perfectly intense and harmonious flavor. Amaro Ramazzotti is traditionally consumed as a digestif, neat or on the rocks with a slice of lemon or orange. 

Winemaker Description 

Enrico Toro Amaro is a liqueur with a perfect balance: not too bitter nor too sweet. With the addition of Centerba 72 herbs, Centerba Toro is present throughout giving this liqueur an intense and unmistakable bitter quality. There is a powerful entry of fresh herbs and clove.

A round mid-palate showing sweet characters of cooked spice and a delightful, fresh mint finish.

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Dark ruby red color, it shows notes of red fruit reminiscent of ripe cherry, plum, blackberry, hints of spice, white chocolate and hazelnuts; full-bodied, round and soft, dense and silky tannins of rare elegance and long finish.

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Amaro 72 is an amaro with perfect balance: neither too bitter nor too sweet. 

Powerful entry of fresh herbs and clove Round mid-palate showing sweet characters of cooked spice Delightful, fresh mint finish.

Warehouse stored item - please allow two to five business days to fulfill.

Producer Description 

Considered to be Italy's finest Amaro by America's most prominent mixologists, Amaro CioCiaro is a unique liqueur made from carefully selected natural ingredients. Produced from the authentic recipe of Italy's CioCiaro region, Amaro CioCiaro is the primary component of many mixed drinks and is as well delicious when served on the rocks or with a splash of seltzer

Obtained by infusion in hydrated alcohol of a complex variety of aromatic herbs, it offers an intense brown colour and a nose pivoted on a mixture of officinal herbs accom- panied by notes of ink and balm.

Full, balanced taste characterized by a char- ming citrus note and by a pleasant sugar residue which makes this amaro slightly sweet.

Producer Description 

Introducing our most versatile Amaro, affectionately known as our “workhorse.” Crafted to be enjoyed neat or over ice, it also excels in mixology, making it perfect for a variety of classic cocktails and innovative creations.

With delightful notes of rhubarb, angelica, coriander, rosehip, chamomile, bay leaf, and lemon verbena, this Amaro is a true staple for any bar. 

Producer Description 

Aroma balances the intense licorice fragrance with mint and toasted sugar. Bitter flavor with a well-balanced herbal and fruity taste and a pleasant licorice aftertaste. Enjoy straight up, or with ice and soda.

Produced Description 

Italian citrus, ginger, and honeysuckle, with freshness reminiscent of an early morning breeze after a light rain.

Hits the tongue lean and unfolds across the palate with a variety of bitter citrus elements and a medium bodied weight. An elevated, mouth- smacking acidity gives way to layers of zest and pith, but with an underlying sweetness that provides balance and begets another taste.

Unlike the neon shade of other Amaros on the market, Amante’s orange is a beautiful “sunset” color, reminiscent of the Italian golden hour. 

Winemaker Description

Lo-Fi Apertifs Gentian Amaro offers predominant aromas of sweet citrus fruit with hints of ginger, exotic flowers and spices are supported by a framework of cinchona bark and bitter root extracts. Adds refreshing fruit flavors and crisp bitterness to a variety of cocktails. Pairs especially well with sparkling wine and aged spirits.