Carciofo

Reference

Italy

ABV16.5-35%

Sub-styles

Cynarartichoke amaro

Tasting Notes

Artichoke bitterness, caramel, toffee, vegetal depth, quinine, cinnamon, dark sugar, green vegetable, herbal. The artichoke reads as earthy-vegetal, not as cooked artichoke flavor. Bittersweet balance leans savory. Complex finish.

Brand Guide

Primary: Cynar ($20-25, 16.5% ABV).

Call

Cynar 70 Proof ($22-28, 35% ABV). Craft: Faccia Brutto Carciofo ($30-35). Adjacent: Cardamaro ($25-30, wine-based artichoke). The category is small — Cynar essentially IS carciofo amaro for most bars

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The Story

Italy's bitter greens aperitivo, built on artichoke leaf for vegetal depth without garden funk.