Distiller Notes
2020 San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold Medal Winner
A liqueur created from the union of Antonio Nonino’s ancient recipe with the Nonino Family’s experience of the Art of distillation. An infusion of herbs with a portion of UE, Nonino Grape Distillate, aged in barriques. Extraordinary fragrance of mountain herbs. Considered a “bitter” with hints of spice, licorice and herbs.
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Wine Enthusiast
Tawny and bright in the glass, this mellow, bittersweet beauty offers caramel and vanilla, braced by allspice and bitter orange. Although Nonino is best known for its grappas, this amaro, flavored with herbs from the mountains of Friuli, is worth seeking out. Consider it for dessert pairings or an edgy spin on a negroni.
First prepared by 13th century Italian monks as herbal medicines and elixirs, Liqueurs are distilled spirits that have been combined with flavoring agents. A range of herbs, spices, nuts, fruits and flowers can be used, and a sweetener such as sugar or corn syrup is often added. While typically rather sweet, some examples are herbaceous or tart and pair exceptionally well with desserts or act as a delightful addition to cocktails.