Alpine (Braulio, Amaro Alpino — mountain herbs, mentholated)

Reference

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

ABV21-35%. Braulio sits at 21%, Amaro Alpino expressions range up to 35%. The style favors moderate proof that lets the delicate mountain botanicals speak.
Sub-styles
Braulio (Valtellina benchmark)Amaro Alpino (general category)Tyrolean herbal bittersSwiss mountain amaro

Tasting Notes

Mountain violet, pine needle, eucalyptus, gentian root, mint, rhubarb, juniper, earthy roots, wormwood, alpine meadow. Oak influence from 2-year aging adds vanilla and spice. Mentholated finish with lingering herbal bitterness.

Brand Guide

Well

Amaro Alpino generic ($20-25)

Call

Braulio ($30-35) — the benchmark, 2-year oak aging, 13 botanicals

Premium

Amaro Importante ($40-50)

Top Shelf

Riserva Speciale Braulio ($50-60) — extended barrel aging. See also: Génépy des Alpes for the gentler alpine cousin

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The Story

Pine forests, mountain meadows, and cold alpine air — distilled into a glass. The most geographically specific amaro tradition.