Nonino Amaro Quintessentia 700ml
Summary Nonino Amaro Quintessentia is a premium Italian amaro from the renowned Nonino Distilleries in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, created in 1992 by Cristina, Antonella, and Elisabetta Nonino. It revives an ancient family recipe by infusing a secret blend of herbs, spices, fruits, berries, and roots into aged ÙE® Nonino Grape Distillate (a grappa-like spirit matured over 12 months in barriques and small casks). The result is an elegant, balanced digestif at 35% ABV—less aggressively bitter than many amari, with harmonious sweetness and complexity. Versatile neat, on the rocks (with orange slice), or in cocktails like the Paper Plane, it's a modern classic for post-meal sipping or mixology.
Product Details
Tasting ProfileColour: Warm coppery golden amber with bright clarity. Aroma: Zesty orange peel, apricot, burnt caramel, herbs, delicate spice, and subtle exotic notes (mango hints). Palate: Bittersweet harmony with caramel, sweet orange, gentian, and quinine bitterness; delicate apricot, saffron, and layered fruit. Texture: Silky and full-bodied without syrupy heaviness. Bitterness: Moderate and integrated, never harsh. Finish: Long, elegant, with lingering caramel sweetness, bitter gentian/quinine, and delicate spice. Oak Influence: Subtle — from aged grape distillate base, adds warmth and nuance.
Expert Review "Bittersweet. Caramel and sweet orange are balanced by gentian and quinine bitterness with delicate spice. Very complex with delicate notes of apricot and saffron. The finish is long, bittersweet, and elegant, with lingering notes of dried fruit, dark chocolate, and a gentle herbal bitterness." – Difford's Guide / aligned with producer and multiple reviews (often praised for its softness and versatility in cocktails)
The Frenchman Says "This Friulian amaro rogue swirls into the glass like spiced twilight over the Nonino hills, erupting with caramel orange warmth, herbal bitterness, and a saffron tease — silky, bittersweet, and layered with intrigue, it leaves you warmed, enchanted, and scheming for another sophisticated pour."
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