Nonino Quintessentia® Amaro – Friuli, Italy
Volume: 750ml | ABV: 35%
A grappa-based Italian amaro of refined elegance, Nonino Quintessentia® is crafted by the historic Distillatori Nonino in Friuli. Its name, Quintessentia, honors the family’s alchemic approach to infusion and aging. This herbal digestif is distinguished by a harmonious bittersweet profile, combining bright citrus, rich spices, and delicate herbal complexity.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Inviting and aromatic, with pronounced herbal notes layered with orange zest, licorice, and subtle cocoa hints.
Palate: Light yet complex, delivering a balanced interplay of bittersweet citrus, caramel, vanilla, and warming spices, including allspice and pepper, all grounded in the elegant backbone of infused aged grappa.
Texture: Smooth and delicate, less heavy or cloying than many amari, with a refined, lingering finish that harmonizes sweet and bitter elements.
Production & Aging
Base: Infused aged grappa
Aging: Matured in Nevers, Limousin, and ex-Sherry barriques, enhancing complexity and depth of flavor
Botanicals: Licorice, orange zest, pepper, cocoa, vanilla, and a complex blend of herbs and spices
Serving Suggestions
Neat or on the rocks: Best enjoyed as a digestif, optionally garnished with an orange slice to accentuate citrus notes.
Cocktails: Integral to modern classics such as the Paper Plane, or for inventive spritzes with sparkling wine and soda water.
Versatility: Its subtle bitterness and herbal balance make it equally suited to pre-meal aperitivo or post-meal indulgence.
Nonino Quintessentia® Amaro is a delicately balanced, aromatic amaro, exemplifying the artistry of Friulian distillation. It is a refined, approachable, and versatile herbal liqueur that elegantly bridges tradition and modern mixology.
Nonino - Quintessentia® Amaro 750ml