Amaro Nonino Quintessentia

Product of: Italy

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A bittersweet liqueur based on aged grappa infused with roots herbs according to a Nonino family recipe that includes thyme (Thymus Vulgaris), quinine Bark (Chinchona Succirubra) , Gentian root (Gentiana Lutea) and Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium.

Review and Tasting

Sampled before 1st May 2011

Appearance:

Clear, coppery golden amber.

Aroma:

Zesty orange, apricot, burnt caramel, herbs and delicate spice.

Taste:

Bittersweet. Caramel and sweet orange are balanced by gentian and quinine bitterness with delicate spice. Very complex with delicate notes of apricot and saffron.

Aftertaste:

Caramel sweetness with bitter gentian and quinine, and delicate spice.

Overall:

Bittersweet with layers of fruit, bitterness and spice built over a lightly spiritous caramel base.