Amaro

Nonino AMARO Quintessentia 750ml

Producer Description

Born in Friuli — a borderland and crossroads of Roman, Arabian, Celtic, Venetian, and Slavic influences — Amaro Nonino Quintessentia® is the result of the Nonino family's alchemic art, enriched by centuries of cultural exchange and a deep knowledge of botanical varieties from near and far.

The name Quintessentia® was chosen to celebrate the alchemic achievement of the purest essence, passed down through generations of family recipe. The Bowl of Hygeia at the center of the label honors the origin of amaro — historically born as a medicinal remedy.

Expert Review

Wine Enthusiast 96 Points — 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.

Spirit Details

Producer: Distillerie Nonino
Style: Amaro (Italian Bitter Liqueur)
Base: Aged Grappa di Monovitigno®
Region: Friuli, Italy
Awards: 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold Medal
Size: 750ml

Cocchi Dopo Teatro Vermouth Amaro — Piedmont, Italy 500ml

Founded in 1891 in Asti, Piedmont, Giulio Cocchi established one of Italy’s most respected vermouth and aperitif houses. Dopo Teatro — meaning “After Theater” — is crafted according to Cocchi’s original recipe, bridging the elegant world of vermouth with the complex bitterness of amaro. A masterful blend of botanicals and wine, it embodies the artisanal tradition of Piedmont’s finest vermouth house with remarkable finesse.

Rich and complex on the palate, Dopo Teatro opens with herbal aromatics, gentle bitterness, and wine-forward elegance. The addition of Barolo Chinato to the base wine creates a uniquely soft, sophisticated character — balancing sweet and bitter with a depth that rewards slow sipping and cocktail exploration alike.

“A masterful blend of botanicals — Cocchi Dopo Teatro is one of Italy’s most sophisticated vermouth amaros.”

• Producer: Cocchi, Asti, Piedmont, Italy
• Style: Vermouth Amaro
• Size: 500ml
• Key Botanicals: Artemisia (wormwood), rhubarb, quassia wood, chiretta, double-infused cinchona, Barolo Chinato
• Tasting Notes: Herbal aromatics, gentle bitterness, soft red wine nuances, layered complexity, long finish
• How to Enjoy: Neat or on ice as a digestif; elevates Negronis, Manhattans, and Boulevardiers; spritz with prosecco and soda
• Best Paired With: Dark chocolate, hazelnut desserts, aged cheeses, charcuterie

A contemplative digestif and a bartender’s secret weapon — Cocchi Dopo Teatro is Piedmont’s finest expression of the vermouth amaro tradition.

Atheras Spirits Akhenaten Premium Amaro — Greece

Named in homage to the visionary Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten — and the landmark Philip Glass opera that bears his name — Atheras Spirits’ Akhenaten Amaro is one of the most ambitious and original spirits produced in the Mediterranean today. Inspired by the ancient Egyptians’ intricate mastery of botanicals and spices, the recipe incorporates over 40 carefully curated ingredients: spices, barks, roots, resins, dried fruits, and nuts, assembled with the precision of an alchemist and the vision of an artist. In 2021, Bloomberg Pursuits recognized Akhenaten as one of the 16 Best New Spirits in the world — earning its place alongside the most prominent global brands.

The aromatic profile is enchanting and deeply complex: cumin, coriander, peppermint, cloves, basil, chamomile, cedar, eucalyptus, and myrrh, among many others. Each sip delivers a rich, layered flavor experience that evolves on the palate — bitter, herbal, and resinous, with a warmth and depth that evokes centuries of history. The finish is long, lingering, and utterly captivating. Serve as a digestif over a large ice cube, or explore it in a sophisticated cocktail.

Bloomberg Pursuits — Named one of the 16 Best New Spirits of 2021, alongside the world’s most prominent global brands.

• Producer: Atheras Spirits, Greece
• Product: Akhenaten Premium Amaro
• Botanicals: 40+ ingredients including cumin, coriander, peppermint, cloves, basil, chamomile, cedar, eucalyptus, myrrh, barks, roots, resins, dried fruits & nuts
• Inspiration: Ancient Egyptian botanical traditions & Philip Glass opera “Akhnaten”
• Recognition: Bloomberg Pursuits — 16 Best New Spirits of 2021
• Origin: Greece
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Cumin, myrrh, cedar, chamomile, cloves, eucalyptus, peppermint, resinous depth, long bitter finish
• Serve: Neat or over ice as a digestif; cocktail-ready
• Best Paired With: Dark chocolate, baklava, espresso, aged cheeses, Mediterranean mezze

Forty botanicals, three millennia of inspiration, and a Bloomberg Pursuits award — Akhenaten is the amaro that rewrites the category.

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. 

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. 

Romano Amaro Liquore Classico 750ml

Romana Amaro is an Italian herbal liqueur made for slow sipping and thoughtful cocktails. It brings together a mix of herbs, roots, and botanicals that create a flavor you notice right away but don't get tired of. People often reach for it after a meal, but it works just as well when you want something deeper than a standard sweet liqueur. The first sip leans gently bitter, then softens with touches of citrus and mild caramel sweetness. The flavors keep shifting as you drink, moving from earthy and herbal to slightly warm and rounded.

Italian Herbal Liqueur

Romana Amaro is an Italian herbal liqueur with a rich tradition. Amaro means "bitter" in Italian, and this category of liqueurs is beloved throughout Italy.

Made for Slow Sipping & Thoughtful Cocktails

Made for slow sipping and thoughtful cocktails. This versatile spirit adapts to many occasions and serving styles.

Mix of Herbs, Roots & Botanicals

It brings together a mix of herbs, roots, and botanicals that create a flavor you notice right away but don't get tired of. The botanical complexity is carefully balanced.

Traditional After-Meal Digestif

People often reach for it after a meal as a digestif. Amaro is traditionally enjoyed to aid digestion after dining.

Deeper Than Standard Sweet Liqueur

But it works just as well when you want something deeper than a standard sweet liqueur. The complexity sets it apart from simpler spirits.

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Deep amber
Aroma: Dried herbs, citrus peel, and a light licorice note, followed by subtle spice
Palate: First sip leans gently bitter, then softens with touches of citrus and mild caramel sweetness. Flavors keep shifting. Moving from earthy and herbal to slightly warm and rounded. Nothing feels sharp or aggressive
Finish: Smooth and clean, with a lingering herbal note that fades slowly

First Sip Leans Gently Bitter

The first sip leans gently bitter, introducing the classic amaro character. The bitterness is approachable, not overwhelming.

Softens with Touches of Citrus

Then softens with touches of citrus adding brightness and freshness. The citrus balances the bitter elements beautifully.

Mild Caramel Sweetness

And mild caramel sweetness that rounds out the flavor. The sweetness is subtle and well-integrated.

Flavors Keep Shifting

The flavors keep shifting as you drink, revealing new nuances with each sip. The complexity unfolds gradually.

Moving from Earthy & Herbal to Warm & Rounded

Moving from earthy and herbal to slightly warm and rounded. The progression is smooth and natural.

Nothing Feels Sharp or Aggressive

Nothing feels sharp or aggressive, which makes it easy to enjoy neat or over ice. The balance is impeccable.

Dried Herbs & Citrus Peel

When you smell it, you pick up dried herbs, citrus peel creating an inviting aromatic profile. The aroma is complex yet harmonious.

Light Licorice Note

And a light licorice note that adds an anise-like quality. This classic amaro characteristic is subtle and pleasant.

Subtle Spice

Followed by subtle spice that adds warmth and depth. The spice notes are well-integrated and not overpowering.

Aroma Sets the Tone

The aroma sets the tone without overpowering your senses. The nose is inviting and balanced.

Smooth & Clean Finish

The finish stays smooth and clean, demonstrating quality craftsmanship. The conclusion is satisfying and elegant.

Lingering Herbal Note

With a lingering herbal note that fades slowly rather than dropping off. The persistence is pleasant and not cloying.

Easy to Enjoy Neat or Over Ice

Which makes it easy to enjoy neat or over ice. The versatility in serving options is a key strength.

Versatile Serving Options

Enjoy:

• Neat at room temperature
• Over ice
• In cocktails (Negroni, Americano, Spritz)
• As a digestif after meals
• With soda water
• In coffee

Perfect for Amaro-Style Cocktails

This bottle suits you if you enjoy bitters, amaro-style spirits, or cocktails with more depth. The spirit is ideal for classic Italian cocktails.

Solid Choice for Classic & Balanced

It's a solid choice when you want something classic, balanced, and grown-up without feeling heavy or overly complex. The sophistication is accessible.

Classic Italian Tradition

Romana Amaro represents classic Italian liqueur tradition. The heritage and craftsmanship are evident in every bottle.

Balanced & Grown-Up

Balanced and grown-up without feeling heavy or overly complex. The wine strikes the perfect balance between approachability and sophistication.

Thoughtful Cocktails

Made for thoughtful cocktails that showcase the spirit's complexity. Mixologists appreciate the depth and versatility.

Flavor You Notice Right Away

That create a flavor you notice right away but don't get tired of. The impact is immediate yet the appeal is lasting.

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

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.

Angostura Amaro di Angostura 750ml

Discover the unique benefits of Amaro di Angostura, a revolutionary product from the legendary Angostura brand. After 191 years as a leader in the bitters market, Angostura has introduced this exceptional potable bitter (amaro) to the world. Amaro di Angostura is revolutionary in many ways - it is the first Amaro to come from a Caribbean island and the first Amaro to utilize bitters as an ingredient within its recipe. This innovative spirit delivers explosive flavors of warm cinnamon and licorice notes, making it a must-have for cocktail enthusiasts and amaro lovers alike.

Angostura Legacy - 191 Years of Excellence

Angostura has been a leader in the bitters market for the last 191 years. The brand, hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, is legendary for its aromatic bitters produced since the 19th century. Known for complex flavors derived from a variety of herbs and spices, Angostura is an essential ingredient in numerous classic cocktails. It only seems natural that they would introduce a potable bitter (amaro) to the market, bringing their centuries of expertise to this new category.

Revolutionary Caribbean Amaro

Amaro di Angostura is revolutionary in several ways:

• First Amaro to come from a Caribbean island
• First Amaro to utilize bitters as an ingredient within its recipe
• Unique Caribbean perspective on traditional Italian amaro style
• Combines Angostura's bitters expertise with amaro tradition

Unique Production Process

A unique set of spices is sourced from around the globe and infused into a high-proof neutral cane spirit through cold percolation. This meticulous process extracts the full aromatic complexity from the botanicals while maintaining the integrity of the flavors. The use of neutral cane spirit provides a clean base that allows the spices and bitters to shine through.

Flavor Profile

Aroma: Complex blend of herbs and spices with warm cinnamon and licorice notes
Palate: Explosive flavors of warm cinnamon and licorice. Deep, aromatic profile with herbal complexity. Bitters character integrated throughout. Rich and warming
Finish: Long, warming finish with lingering spice and herbal notes

Bitters as an Ingredient

What makes Amaro di Angostura truly unique is the incorporation of Angostura's legendary aromatic bitters into the recipe itself. This innovative approach creates layers of complexity that set it apart from traditional Italian amaros, bringing the distinctive Angostura character to a potable format.

Versatile Serving Options

Amaro di Angostura can be enjoyed in multiple ways:

• Neat: Serve at room temperature to appreciate the full complexity
• On the rocks: Over ice for a refreshing digestif
• In cocktails: Adds depth and complexity to mixed drinks
• As a digestif: Traditional after-dinner serving
• With tonic or soda: For a sophisticated long drink

Perfect for Classic Cocktails

While Angostura's aromatic bitters are essential in classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Manhattan, Amaro di Angostura opens up new cocktail possibilities:

• Amaro-based cocktails and variations
• Negroni variations
• Whiskey and rum cocktails
• Creative mixology applications
• Sophisticated non-alcoholic beverages when paired with tonic or soda

Essential for Mixology

This versatile amaro adds a distinct flavor that elevates cocktails to new heights. Whether you're a professional bartender or a home mixologist, Amaro di Angostura is not just a mixer but a transformative ingredient that brings cocktails to life. The unique spice notes complement the richness of spirits beautifully, making it ideal for both classic and contemporary cocktail creations.

Practical 750ml Size

The 750ml bottle is a practical choice for bars and home bar setups alike. Its generous size ensures you have plenty on hand for:

• Entertaining guests
• Perfecting cocktail creations
• Exploring amaro cocktails
• After-dinner service
• Building a premium spirits collection

Long Shelf Life & Quality

The iconic Angostura branding makes this an attractive addition to your collection. Moreover, its long shelf life means you can keep it around without worry of spoilage. Having this authentic amaro in your bar is essential for anyone who enjoys exploring the world of cocktails and spirits.

Global Spice Sourcing

A unique set of spices is sourced from around the globe, reflecting Angostura's commitment to quality and authenticity. This global approach to ingredient sourcing, combined with Caribbean production, creates a truly international spirit with distinctive character.

Warm Cinnamon & Licorice Character

The explosive flavors of warm cinnamon and licorice notes define Amaro di Angostura's character. These dominant flavors are balanced by the complex herbal and spice notes from the global botanical blend, creating a rich, warming experience that's perfect for sipping or mixing.

Perfect for Experimentation

Having Amaro di Angostura in your pantry allows you to experiment and discover new favorite recipes. Its unique Caribbean-meets-Italian character opens up creative possibilities that traditional amaros cannot provide. Whether you're exploring classic amaro serves or creating innovative cocktails, this revolutionary spirit delivers exceptional results.

Alchemist Spirits Amer Amaro 750ml

Discover Alchemist Spirits Amer Amaro, a distinctive American amaro crafted in Bloomington, Indiana. This artisanal bitter liqueur showcases the craft and creativity of American distilling, blending traditional amaro-making techniques with innovative local character. Perfect for sipping as a digestif or mixing into sophisticated cocktails, this amaro offers complex botanical flavors and balanced bitterness that appeal to both amaro enthusiasts and those new to the category.

Alchemist Spirits - Bloomington, Indiana

Alchemist Spirits is a craft distillery based in Bloomington, Indiana, dedicated to creating exceptional spirits with artisanal quality and distinctive character. Their commitment to craftsmanship and innovation shines through in every bottle, bringing the tradition of European-style liqueurs to the American craft spirits movement.

American Craft Amaro

This Amer Amaro represents the growing American craft amaro movement, where distillers honor Italian traditions while incorporating local ingredients and creative approaches. The result is an amaro with authentic character and unique American personality.

What is Amaro?

Amaro (Italian for "bitter") is a traditional Italian herbal liqueur characterized by its bittersweet flavor profile. Made by infusing neutral spirits with a blend of herbs, roots, flowers, bark, and citrus peels, amaro has been enjoyed for centuries as a digestif and cocktail ingredient. Each amaro has its own unique recipe and character.

Amer Style

"Amer" refers to the French tradition of bitter aperitifs and digestifs. Alchemist Spirits Amer Amaro bridges Italian amaro tradition with French amer style, creating a versatile bitter liqueur that works beautifully both before and after meals.

Complex Botanical Profile

Crafted with a carefully selected blend of botanicals, herbs, roots, and citrus, this amaro offers layers of complexity. The botanical infusion creates a balanced interplay of bitter, sweet, herbal, and citrus notes that reveal themselves with each sip.

Tasting Profile

Appearance: Rich amber to dark brown color
Aroma: Complex botanicals with herbal, citrus, and spice notes
Palate: Balanced bittersweet character with layers of herbs, roots, and citrus. Medium body with warming spice
Finish: Lingering bitter-herbal finish with pleasant complexity

Versatile Serving Options

Alchemist Spirits Amer Amaro can be enjoyed in multiple ways:

• Neat: Serve at room temperature as a traditional digestif
• On the rocks: Over ice for a refreshing bitter aperitif
• With soda: Topped with sparkling water for a light spritz
• In cocktails: Essential ingredient in classic and modern cocktails
• With tonic: For a sophisticated long drink

Classic Cocktail Applications

Perfect for classic amaro cocktails and creative mixology:

• Negroni variations
• Paper Plane
• Amaro Spritz
• Black Manhattan
• Boulevardier
• Creative craft cocktails
• Bitter aperitifs

Digestif Tradition

Traditionally enjoyed as a digestif after meals, amaro is believed to aid digestion with its bitter herbal properties. Serve neat or on the rocks after dinner to conclude the meal with sophistication and help settle the stomach.

Aperitif Versatility

While traditionally a digestif, amaro also works beautifully as an aperitif before meals. Served over ice or with soda, it stimulates the appetite and prepares the palate for dining.

Craft Distilling Excellence

Alchemist Spirits brings artisanal quality and attention to detail to every aspect of production. From botanical selection to infusion and blending, each step is carefully executed to create an amaro of exceptional character and balance.

Balanced Bittersweet Character

The hallmark of great amaro is balance between bitter and sweet elements. Alchemist Spirits Amer Amaro achieves this harmony, creating a liqueur that is complex yet approachable, bitter yet not overwhelming.

Indiana Craft Spirit

Proudly crafted in Bloomington, Indiana, this amaro represents the quality and creativity of American craft distilling. It showcases how traditional European liqueur styles can be reimagined with American innovation and local character.

Perfect for Amaro Enthusiasts

For those who appreciate the complexity and tradition of Italian amaro, Alchemist Spirits Amer Amaro offers an American interpretation that honors the category while bringing fresh perspective. It's an excellent addition to any amaro collection.

Gateway to Amaro

For those new to amaro, this bottle provides an approachable introduction to the category. The balanced character makes it accessible while still offering the complexity that defines great amaro.

Artisanal Quality

Every bottle reflects the artisanal quality and craft that defines Alchemist Spirits. From small-batch production to careful botanical selection, this amaro is made with the attention to detail that craft distilling demands.

Sophisticated Sipping

Whether enjoyed as a contemplative digestif or mixed into creative cocktails, Alchemist Spirits Amer Amaro offers sophisticated sipping for discerning drinkers who appreciate complex, well-crafted spirits with character and depth.

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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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.

Atheras Spirits Palatine Amaro — Greece

Named for the Palatine Hill — one of the seven hills of Rome and the ancient heart of the city — Atheras Spirits’ Palatine Amaro is the house’s most versatile expression: a beautifully balanced, botanical-driven amaro crafted to perform equally well neat, over ice, or as the backbone of a cocktail. Where the Akhenaten leans into ancient Egyptian mysticism and complexity, the Palatine is the everyday workhorse — approachable, food-friendly, and endlessly mixable. Crafted in Greece by Atheras Spirits, it brings Mediterranean botanical tradition to the modern bar cart.

The nose is fresh and aromatic: rhubarb, angelica, coriander, rosehip, chamomile, bay leaf, and lemon verbena weave together in a bright, herbaceous bouquet. On the palate, it is balanced and lively — gently bitter, pleasantly herbal, with a clean, refreshing finish that invites another sip. A true bar staple that elevates everything from a simple spritz to a sophisticated Amaro Sour.

67 Wine — “The Palatine is our go-to amaro for the bar cart. Bright, herbal, and endlessly versatile — it makes every cocktail better and every digestif moment more interesting.”

• Producer: Atheras Spirits, Greece
• Product: Palatine Amaro
• Botanicals: Rhubarb, angelica, coriander, rosehip, chamomile, bay leaf, lemon verbena
• Origin: Greece
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Rhubarb, angelica, chamomile, rosehip, lemon verbena, bay leaf, gently bitter, clean herbal finish
• Serve: Neat, over ice, or in cocktails (Amaro Sour, Spritz, Negroni variations)
• Best Paired With: Charcuterie, aged cheeses, dark chocolate, citrus desserts, Mediterranean mezze

Greece’s most versatile amaro — the Palatine is the bottle that earns its place on every bar, every night.

Cappelletti · Amaro Alta Verde · Trentino-Alto Adige · Italy

Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti was founded in 1909 in the historic Piazza Fiera in the center of Trento — a firm rooted from the very beginning in the tradition of herbs, roots, and flowers of the Alpine foothills. Today, four generations later, Luigi and Maddalena Cappelletti continue all production in-house from their home in Aldeno, 20 km south of Trento, surrounded by vineyards and apple orchards. Alta Verde is their traditional wormwood amaro: a style that was once common throughout the Adriatic but has become increasingly rare over the last half century. This is the real thing — uncompromising, botanical, and built for those who take their bitters seriously.

The principal ingredient is assenzio — a variety of wormwood — framed and lightened by a complementary blend of alpine herbs, citrus, and spice. The result is a deeply bitter, aromatic amaro with a drying finish and genuine complexity. Best enjoyed with citrus and tonic or soda, over ice with a big squeeze of lemon, or in cocktails where Alta Verde adds depth and a drying effect to balance sweeter drinks.

• Producer: Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti (Luigi & Maddalena Cappelletti), Aldeno, Trentino, Italy
• Founded: 1909 — fourth generation family production
• Style: Traditional wormwood amaro (Adriatic style)
• Principal Botanical: Assenzio (wormwood)
• Additional Botanicals: Alpine herbs, citrus, spice
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Deep wormwood bitterness, alpine herbs, citrus, spice, long drying finish
• Serve: Over ice with lemon & tonic/soda · Neat over ice with a squeeze of lemon · Cocktails (adds depth and dryness)

Trentino-Alto Adige — a true and traditional wormwood amaro from one of Italy’s oldest herbal liqueur families. Rare, uncompromising, and built for the serious amaro drinker.

Lo-Fi Aperitifs Gentian Amaro — Napa County, California, 750ml

Lo-Fi Aperitifs is one of California's most thoughtful producers of aperitivo-style spirits, crafting small-batch vermouths and amaros from a wine-country perspective. Their Gentian Amaro is built around the classic bitter root of the Alps — gentian — balanced with cinchona bark, sweet citrus, ginger, exotic flowers, and warm spices. The result is a distinctly Californian take on the amaro tradition: bright, aromatic, and refreshingly bitter without being harsh. At $24.99 for 750ml, it is one of the best-value amaros on the market.

The nose is inviting and complex: sweet citrus peel, fresh ginger, dried flowers, and a whisper of exotic spice, all underpinned by the earthy, herbal depth of gentian and cinchona bark. On the palate, it is clean and lively — ripe citrus fruit up front, then a wave of crisp, structured bitterness that lingers cleanly through the finish. Versatile enough to sip over ice, elegant enough to elevate a cocktail, and a natural partner for sparkling wine and aged spirits.

• Producer: Lo-Fi Aperitifs, Napa County, California, USA
• Style: Gentian Amaro
• Key Botanicals: Gentian root, cinchona bark, sweet citrus, ginger, exotic flowers, spices
• Size: 750ml
• Flavor Profile: Sweet citrus, ginger, dried flowers, crisp bitterness, herbal finish
• Best Served: Over ice, with soda, or as a cocktail modifier
• Best Paired With: Sparkling wine, aged spirits, charcuterie, citrus-forward cocktails

California's most approachable amaro — Lo-Fi Gentian is the bottle that belongs on every back bar and every home cocktail shelf.