Viere Hante Amaro Hantak
Summary Viere Hänte Amaro Hàntak is a traditional alpine amaro from the small, family-run Viere Hänte distillery in Lessinia, Veneto, northern Italy. Produced since the early 1900s, it's made from a secret recipe of over 20 botanicals hand-picked from the surrounding mountains (including rue, linden, gentian, wormwood, dandelion, lime, yarrow, and more). Fresh herbs are macerated in neutral spirit, partially redistilled, sweetened with sugar, and bottled at 38% ABV. This full-bodied, intensely herbal amaro balances bold bitterness with balsamic freshness and menthol coolness—perfect as a digestif neat, on ice, or in cocktails like a rugged Paper Plane or alpine Old Fashioned.
Product Details
Tasting ProfileColour: Deep reddish-brown with orange highlights and excellent clarity. Aroma: Assertive gentian, rue, dandelion, lime, and herbal earthiness with pine-like wormwood. Palate: Full, immediate bitter gentian and rhubarb upfront, softened by minty freshness, balsamic herbs, and subtle floral sweetness. Texture: Viscous and coating with a silky, mouth-filling presence. Bitterness: Pronounced and persistent, classic alpine style—bold but never harsh. Finish: Long, warming, and mentholated with lingering spice and gentle bitter fade. Oak Influence: None — pure botanical expression.
Expert Review "The taste is full, immediate, persistent, with never excessive warm notes, which in fact, after swallowing, turn into balsamic, almost mentholated notes. The bitterness is pronounced but balanced, with a rich herbal complexity and refreshing coolness." – Viere Hänte producer tasting note (consistent with descriptions emphasizing intense herbal depth, balsamic menthol finish, and alpine authenticity)
The Frenchman Says "This Lessinia amaro rogue charges into the glass like a mountain storm from the Veneto hills, unleashing bold gentian thunder, rue earthiness, and a mischievous minty breeze with rhubarb and balsamic whispers — intensely bitter, wildly refreshing, and utterly addictive, it leaves you invigorated, grinning, and ready to conquer another pour."
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