Gentiane
ReferenceSavoie, Jura, Auvergne
ABV15-18% — gentian-forward aromatized wine
Sub-styles
Alpine AperitifGentian WineBitter Aperitif
Tasting Notes
Gentian root, bitter yellow flowers, earth, grapefruit pith, dandelion, honey, volcanic mineral, white pepper. Gentiane bitterness reads as yellow and earthy — fundamentally different from the red-bitter of Campari or the green-bitter of wormwood.
Brand Guide
Well
Salers Gentiane ($20-28)
Call
Suze ($22-30)
Premium
Aveze Gentiane ($25-35)
Top Shelf
Distillerie de la Salers artisanal ($35-50)
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The Story
Alpine bitterness in wine form, where gentian root meets French mountain tradition.