Amari - all amaro brands/styles

Reference

Italy (all regions), United States (American amaro), Argentina

ABV11–45%

Sub-styles

aperitivo medium digestivofernet/alpinechina/rabarbaro

Tasting Notes

Gentian, artichoke, citrus peel, wormwood, rhubarb, cinchona, menthol, caramel, saffron, myrrh. Profile map: Light/sweet (Montenegro, Meletti) → Medium/balanced (Averna, Nonino) → Bitter/intense (Fernet, Centerbe). Learn the spectrum and you learn the menu.

Brand Guide

Well

Montenegro ($25-30), Averna ($22-28)

Call

Nonino Quintessentia ($35-45), Cynar ($20-25)

Premium

Amaro dell'Etna ($40-50), Braulio ($30-35)

Top Shelf

Sfumato Rabarbaro ($40-50), Amaro Tosolini ($45-55). Industry darlings: Montenegro for approachability, Nonino for cocktails, Fernet-Branca for credibility

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The Story

Italy's bitter soul, bottled in a hundred regional voices. Each town claims its own.