alpine amaro

Reference

Bormio / Lombardy (Braulio), Trentino-Alto Adige, Swiss Alps, Austrian Alps (Tyrolean tradition)

ABV21-35%. Braulio at 21%, others up to 35%. Most alpine amari sit in the 21-28% range — strong enough for digestif duty, approachable enough for aperitivo.

Sub-styles

Braulio-style (pine-forward / Valtellina)Amaro Alpino (general alpine)Centerbe (100-herb alpine tradition)Gentian-heavy alpine (Suze-adjacent)

Tasting Notes

Gentian root, Alpine pine, menthol, wormwood, juniper. Dark amber-brown. The mountain-herb profile is the signature — cooler, more mentholated than lowland amari. Braulio shows a distinctive eucalyptus-pine character. Less sugary than Averna, less aggressive than Fernet. The altitude botanicals create a 'freshness' that heavier amari lack. Finish is long, bitter-clean, with a cooling menthol tail.

Brand Guide

Benchmark: Braulio ($28-35, 21% ABV, Bormio).

Premium

Amaro dell'Erborista ($30-38). Craft: Various Trentino-Alto Adige producers ($25-35). Value: Amaro Alpino ($18-24). Braulio owns the category internationally — other alpine amari are regional treasures that rarely leave their valleys

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The Story

Mountain air in a glass. Resinous pine, mentholated herbs, and genuine terroir from the peaks of the Alps. This is amaro with altitude.