Amaro - Lucano

Reference

Pisticci / Basilicata / Italy, Southern Italy

ABV28%

Sub-styles

Southern Italian amaromedium amarogateway digestivo

Tasting Notes

Wormwood, gentian, dried orange, bitter herbs, caramel, star anise, cinnamon, clove, myrtle. Medium bitterness with a sweet-spice finish. More aromatic than Averna, less intense than Fernet. Southern Italian warmth in the glass.

Brand Guide

Primary: Amaro Lucano ($22-28). Also: Lucano Anniversario ($35-45) — premium expression with extended maceration. Lucano Zero ($15-20) — non-alcoholic version. Competitors at similar price: Averna ($22-28), Montenegro ($25-30).

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The Story

Southern Italian bitter. Basilicata's contribution to the national amaro tradition.