Italian Spirits

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A unique and unmistakable recipe has characterized Campari, the aperitif par excellence, for over 150 years.The inimitable Campari recipe, used as the basis of many cocktails served worldwide, has been kept the same since its inception and remained a closely guarded secret, passed down over the years.Campari was the result of Gaspare Campari’s experiments in concocting new beverages. 

It is still produced today with the same ingredients and following the confidential recipe which remains a secret known only to the very few people in charge of the production process.

Campari is the result of the infusion of herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol and water; these last two being the recipe‟s only known ingredients. Many have guessed simply at the number of ingredients: some say there are 20 or 60, but others list the ingredients at 80.

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The name says it all: Aperol is the perfect aperitif. Bright orange in color, it has a unique taste, thanks to the secret recipe, which has never been changed, with infusions of selected ingredients including bitter and sweet oranges and many other herbs and roots in perfect proportions. 

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Wine Enthusiast 95 Points | Sophisticated and delightful aromas of tangerine and rhubarb. The palate entry is delightfully citrusy and sweet; the midpalate phase offers just enough herbal bitterness to balance. Ends up refreshing, orangey sweet and delectably herbal. This deserves to become a popular pre-dinner quaff.

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A unique and unmistakable recipe has characterized Campari, the aperitif par excellence, for over 150 years.

The inimitable Campari recipe, used as the basis of many cocktails served worldwide, has been kept the same since its inception and remained a closely guarded secret, passed down over the years.

Campari was the result of Gaspare Campari’s experiments in concocting new beverages. It is still produced today with the same ingredients and following the confidential recipe which remains a secret known only to the very few people in charge of the production process.

Campari is an alcoholic spirit obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol and water. Many have tried to guess the number of ingredients: some say there are 20 or 60, but others list the ingredients at 80. To this day, alcohol and water are the only known ingredients of its special and secret recipe. Its vibrant red color, intense aroma and distinctive bitter taste make it extremely versatile, and the perfect base for some of the most famous cocktails around the world. 

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Carpano Antica Formula is hailed as the "King of Vermouth" by master mixologists and was created by the inventor of modern vermouth. Enhance any cocktail with rich, dark notes of licorice, herbs, figs, cocoa and sweet cinnamon. The most recommended vermouth for Manhattans and Negronis.

The nose has a strong bouquet of vanilla with spice, citrus and subtle notes of almonds, raisins and cloves. The palate is well rounded with a rich vanilla taste. The finish has bitter orange and date notes with a subtle hint of cocoa beans and saffron.

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Wine Enthusiast 95 Points | Rich, fruity and enticing, this sweet vermouth is warmed with notes of fig and dried cherries, and just faint hints of spiced gingerbread and bitter orange peel. Drinkable solo as an aperitif, or use it as a cocktail-mixing favorite.

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At its heart is wine blended with rich Italian herbs: Artemisia, Summer Savory and Dittany balanced with exotic bitter-sweet woods. Its complex and alluring taste has made MARTINI Rosso the key ingredient for several iconic cocktails such as the Negroni or Manhattan. 

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Wine Enthusiast 95 Points | Cola hue. Sensuous nose features ginger, prunes, sap and bark aromas. In the mouth, its supple, sweet, winey and almost Sherry-like at entry, then at midpalate citrus and grape flavors appear. Finishes luscious and semisweet.

At its heart is wine blended with rich Italian herbs: Artemisia, Summer Savory and Dittany balanced with exotic bitter-sweet woods. Its complex and alluring taste has made MARTINI Rosso the key ingredient for several iconic cocktails such as the Negroni or Manhattan. Producer Descriptio.

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Its orange is unmistakable, a vibrant color that lights up your toasts and adds extra joy to the moment. Everything else is brought to the table by the inner lighthearted spirit of Aperol Spritz: the same spirit that spontaneously gather people together and sparks nothing but good vibes.

This spirit is also contagious: it's difficult to hold back from enjoying a toast with friends, one orange sip at the time. Perfect matches with food. Your aperitif moment just turns into perfection when enjoying your Aperol Spritz with some snacks and appetizers that effortlessly match.

The aperifit ritual born in Veneto sees the Aperol Spritz served with some traditional snacks called ''cicchetti'', small dishes that usually include tiny sandwiches, plates of olives and tiny portions of local dishes. Although, throughout the years Aperol Spritz became a versatile drink suitable to different type of food and moments, from a quick toast after a long day to those relaxed brunches we'd all love to have on a Sunday morning.

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Wine Enthusiast 90 Points |  Among the canon of Italian spirits, Aperol and the Aperol Spritz cocktail are classics, available at a growing range of America's best bars. The lurid red hue is recognizable from across the room. It's light on every count-in terms of alcohol content, sweetness level and texture. The gentle sweet-bitter profile goes down easy-especially when lightened with bubbles.

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Campari is a contemporary and charismatic classic that has remained unchanged throughout the years to the original formula. The creation of Campari was the result of the talent of Gaspare Campari, master drink maker and founder of the company. His experiments in concocting new beverages in Novara, in 1860, resulted in a recipe that still today remains a secret known only to the very few people in charge of the production process. 

Campari is an alcoholic spirit obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol and water. Many have tried to guess the number of ingredients: some say there are 20 or 60, but others list the ingredients at 80. To this day, alcohol and water are the only known ingredients of its special and secret recipe. Its vibrant red colour, intense aroma and distinctive bitter taste make it extremely versatile, and the perfect base for some of the most famous cocktails around the world. 

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MARTINI Extra Dry vermouth was launched, with great international success, on New Year's Day in 1900. The Company had been experimenting with the production of dry vermouth since 1890 in some foreign countries, such as Cuba, in order to compete with the French "sec" vermouth. A straw colored vermouth with a sharper perfume, it reveals raspberry, lemon and the subtler hints of iris. This aromatic wine is dry without being bitter, with a white wine base it allows the aromas to come alive in the glass. 

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A semi-sweet aperitif with a bouquet of fresh wild herbs, citrus and cinnamon and clove spices. Can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: on the rocks, with juice or soda water, or as an ingredient in numerous cocktails. 

Make sure to chill before serving! 

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96 Wine Enthusiast | Tawny and bright in the glass, this mellow, bittersweet beauty offers caramel and vanilla, braced by allspice and bitter orange. Although Nonino is best known for its grappas, this amaro, flavored with herbs from the mountains of Friuli, is worth seeking out. Consider it for dessert pairings or an edgy spin on a negroni.

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Born in Friuli, borderland, crossroads of several populations and manifold influences, Roman, Arabian, Celtic, Venetian and Slavic; Amaro Nonino Quintessentia® is the result of the Nonino alchemic art, enriched by important cultural contaminations and great knowledge of botanical varieties also coming from far and exotic lands. 

The name Quintessentia® was chosen to celebrate the alchemic achievement of the purest essence in the generation passage of the family recipe. The cup that stands at the top and center of the label is the Bowl of Hygeia a way to honor the origin of Amaro, historically born as a medicinal remedy.

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The velvety smooth taste and unmistakable aroma gave Disaronno the reputation of the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, which is stated proudly on its label. 

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95 Points Tasting Panel | On the heels of intense aromas of marzipan and honeyed peach follows one of the silkiest mouthfeels imaginable, with a weighty caress of cocoa and almond on the palate that lingers until the next sip.

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The Authentic Italian Amaretto since 1851, is still produced and bottled in Saronno, Italy, according to an old and unique formula: the infusion of the famous cookies “Amaretti di Saronno” in alcohol. “Brilliant copper color. Complex and subtle aromas of marzipan, dried fruits, star anise and cola nut. A smooth, velvety entry leads to a mildly sweet full body of roasted almond, marzipan, dried citrus, and complex brown spice flavors."

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Frangelico is a delicious hazelnut liqueur distilled from hazelnuts grown in Piedmont, Italy and blended with coffee, cocoa, and vanilla extracts. Frangelico is surprisingly light and extremely versatile, Ideal consumed on the rocks, as a shot, in your coffee, or an espresso martini. 

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A delicate and delicious liqueur which originates from the slow infusion of Camomile flowers in fine Sibona grappa, according to a traditional recipe. Camomile releases its essence and aroma to the grappa and the result is a smooth, fragrant and genteel liqueur that transmits the characteristic aromatic qualities possessed by this flower.

Color - Pale straw, with deep yellow notes.

Bouquet - Intense and fragrant, with the scent of meadows and fresh camomile flowers.

Palate - Smooth, delicate and genteel. Aromatic finish.

Tasting Suggestions - Excellent alone or with ice and also with ice creams and desserts. 

An outstanding cocktail ingredient.

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Aromas of a grapefruit cradled by white flowers.

Gran Bassano Bianco is a vermouth based on Vespaiolo, white wine from native grapes of the DOC of which the city of Bassano is part. Vespaiolo features characteristic floral scents that attract the wasps (vespa), from which it is named. The original aromatic identity of Gran Bassano Bianco is due to a balanced infusion of over twenty botanicals, among which stand out hawthorn and elderflower, characteristic plants from Bassano area, as well as grapefruit, galangal, myrtle, sweet and bitter orange. Perfect as an aperitif to enjoy chilled and straight or in long drinks with ice and tonic water. 

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94 Points Wine Enthusiast | Expect a burnished gold hue and an aroma mixing dried herb and floral notes: lavender and elderflower are part of the mix. The palate opens lightly bitter, with grapefruit peel and coriander leading into mellow golden raisin brushed with honey. A mild dried herb note emerges on the finish.

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Pale straw color. Sweet aromas of ripe grapes, pine needles, and spearmint. Sweet for an 'extra dry'. Grapy flavors. Good for mixing.

Cocchi Americano is an aromatized wine created in 1891 by Giulio Cocchi, and since then produced without interruption according to the original recipe. The name "Americano" is both due to the alcohol made bitter ("amaricato") by the addition of herbs and spices, and to the American habit of drinking vermouth with ice and soda.

In Cocchi Americano Rosa, the Brachetto d'Acqui wine base provides the white rose and rich berry notes typical of the famous sparkling wine of the same variety, while the addition of rose and ginger to the traditional bitter base provides a rounder profile. Just add club soda or sparkling wine, or add a splash to a Paloma. Producer Description.

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MARCONI 42 is an Italian gin obtained from an infusion that recalls the light, heat and intense aroma that characterize the Italian Mediterranean scrub. Juniper berries, Rosemary, Mint, Basil and Thyme give a fragrant aroma of herbs and medicinal plants.

Transparent crystalline Colour. Intense juniper, fresh and herbal fragrant; recalls a bouquet of aromatic plants rubbed through the hands. Smooth and mild. 

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95 Points Tasting Panel | On the heels of intense aromas of marzipan and honeyed peach follows one of the silkiest mouthfeels imaginable, with a weighty caress of cocoa and almond on the palate that lingers until the next sip.

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The velvety smooth taste and unmistakable aroma gave Disaronno the reputation of the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, which is stated proudly on its label. 

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Cleopatra Oro is a Grappa obtained from very fresh marc, featuring a refinement and bouquet rarely found in a distillate. A brief stay in oak barrels completes the structure. Cleopatra Oro Grappa should be served cool. It has floral, fresh fruit and citrus, honey, and confectionery aromas. This Grappa has a smooth, clean and elegant taste. 

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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.

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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. 

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The undisputable leader in the quality grappa market, derived from the distillation of the grape pomace of Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot and Friulano grapes from the Friuli Region.

It is transparent and crystalline in color with pronounced, refreshing aromas. Dry and crisp on the palate, this grappa has a long, clean finish. 

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Tia Maria is a sweet liqueur with a strong coffee character and a complex aromatic structure.

By using cold brew extraction, we can always ensure that our coffee liqueur has a distinct taste thanks to three significant elements: coffee 100% arabica provides the distinctive roasted, full-bodied rich taste, vanilla responsible for the soft and velvety back notes and Jamaican Rum that gives Tia Maria is body, depth and structure.

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Paolo Marolo is the inspired orchestrator of grappa distillation, arranging harmonies of aroma and flavor through a sensitive balancing of technique and passion.

Delightful and floral on the nose, evoking aromas of Chamomile tea and honey. Light, smooth and delicate on the palate, this is a perfect liqueur for dessert pairing.

Honey, beeswax, and floral on the nose, evoking aromas of chamomile tea and honey. Light, smooth and delicate on the palate, this is a perfect liqueur for dessert pairing.

Milla is a liqueur made from the infusion of Camomile flowers in the grappa. The Camomile flowers are picked when fully ripened then left to steep for eleven months in the grappa. This liqueur is obtained from a traditional and easy recipe, typical in the Langhe territory, the land of Barolo and Barbaresco. 

Using his nose, his hands and his palate, he creates elegant variations on the theme of grappa, ensuring that each bottling-- from each year's harvests of grapes from various renowned wine regions of italy--is original and unique. 

The grappas of Paolo Marolo are essentially the fruit of his great love for his work as a "Mestro Grappaiolo". 

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Cynar is an artichoke based bittersweet liqueur known for its versatility and distinctive flavor; its taste is enriched by an infusion of 13 herbs and plants. The name of the drink derives from Cynar scolymus, the botanical name for artichoke, as artichoke leaves lend the distinctive flavor.

The secret recipe, which has remained the same since its creation, is based on some of the natural substances found in the artichokes, including ‘cynarine’.

Cynar’s unique bitter and herbal taste can be enjoyed on the rocks, with soda or in any number of complex cocktails crafted by mixologists around the world. Producer Description.

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Sarpa, the bridge between the past and the future. This Grappa was conceived in 1983, but it took a few years to see the light of day. The goal was clear in my mind: a Grappa to encase the aromas of Tradition, but without the typical flaws of old fashion Grappas, often stingy, aggressive and oily. It had to be an authentic Grappa, sincere and genuine, what one would now call a classic Grappa.

Moreover, it was meant to be a bridge between the Grappa of the past and the Grappa of the future, representing the present of Grappa with its best typical features. It took some time to figure out which vines to use and after various trials I turned to the timeless Bordeaux blend, that mix of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that gave rise to the best wines in the world, the Bordeaux wines.

These vines have successfully been grown in the Veneto region for a long time and it seemed just natural to use them to try to produce a symbolic Grappa, the Grappa that should have embodied years of experience and passion. 

Sarpa di Poli has a robust, almost rustic character, with pleasantly grassy scents that remind of freshly cut grass, an aroma of wine and red flowers like geranium, rose and violet that make it a timeless classic.

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Clear transparent color. Multilayered aroma with hints of juniper, dry herbs, spices, cinnamon, licorice, full balanced taste and pleasant, slightly spicy aftertaste.

Luxardo London Dry Gin is a traditional gin with a juniper-forward profile, balanced by notes of citrus and spice. Bottled at 86 proof, it’s a versatile gin, ideal for making classic cocktails like martinis, gimlets, and gin and tonics.

Recommended to be served on its own as a digestif, as part of classic and signature cocktails.

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The Cherry Brandy by Pojer and Sandri is obtained from two varieties of cherries: 70% Stevnsbaer and 30% Schattenmorelle. The distillation takes place through an innovative discontinuous bain-marie still.

This distillate is part of the most traditional brandies, but unlike those produced in Switzerland, the Black Forest or Alsace, this one uses sour cherries (marasca) instead of sweet ones, which results in a more delicate product. Crystalline white color. Initially intense flavor, then soft and dry, in line with the typicality of the original fruit.

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Wine Enthusiast 91 Points | A traditional amaro made with arugula leaves, citrus, roots and spices, this inky-dark liqueur has a slightly viscous palate that balances sweet, bitter and spiced notes, showing hints of espresso and bitter chocolate. Drink as a digestivo or pair with coffee.

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Rucolino Amaro alla Rucola is made from Arugula leaves along with citrus peel, herbs, and roots.

Amber, with dark orange hues, the liqueur recalls notes of citrus fruit, cedar, and subtle caramel. Lively on the palate and with a pleasingly bitter aftertaste. The name Rucolino comes from rucola or arugula, Eruca Sativa, the leaves of which are employed to make this liqueur.

It is the first of its kind and a registered trademark.

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PO' di Poli Aromatica is a young grappa featuring an aromatic, balmy taste. Made from Gewurtzraminer grape marc. This grappa offers aromas of lemons and grapefruits, with a hint of pine sprig. Full-bodied taste.

Distillerie is an artisanal grappa distillery owned solely by the Poli family, founded in 1898 in Schiavon, near Bassano del Grappa, in the heart of the Veneto. The distillery produces mainly grappa or liqueurs derived from grappa.

They select only the best grape pomace from some of the best winemakers in Italy and use a traditional copper still that has been in use for more than a century. Po di Poli Aromatica is a young grappa made from Gewurztraminer marc; it has aromas of lemon and grapefruit with a hint of pine and is full-bodied, with great character and elegance. Producer Description.

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Caffe Lucano is the combination of the finest coffee blends and embodies the intensity of real Italian espresso with hints of cocoa and vanilla. It is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature in winter. It is the perfect after dinner drink and ideal for decorating ice cream. 

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Conte Camillo is a ready-to-sip Negroni created for lovers of finely crafted liquids around the world.

Bright chimney red meets deep opaque glow. Classic and powerful nose with notes of red vermouth, paired with fresh and delicate alpine herbs.

Very elegant on the palate with fresh fruity notes of orange and subtle juniper berry flavours. Bitter-sweet balance.

Conte Camillo, a 19th century Italian nobleman who emigrated to New York City,
created the Negroni cocktail after boarding a ship that brought him back to his home shores.The spirit of exploring the unknown and enjoying new sensations connects the Italian visionary to a younger generation for whom life is a quest to push boundaries - day and night.

The metropolitan lifestyle sets the pace: Indulge in style without wasting time on the insignificant.