Cardamaro Vino Amaro Liqueur 750mL

Cardamaro Vino Amaro Liqueur

Cardamaro Vino Amaro Liqueur is the one and only amaro with Nizza Monferrato cardoon, celebrated for its digestive, purifying, and appetite-stimulating properties. Nizza Monferrato cardoon is a key ingredient in traditional Piedmontese cuisine. It is known as “Nizza Monferrato hunchback cardoon” and is protected under the Slow Food presidium. It belongs to the Cynara genus in the Asteraceae family and is grown in Nizza Monferrato, the surrounding municipal areas, and in the sandy soils along the Belbo River. It is called “hunchback” because of the cultivation technique used: the plant is partially buried under the soil to help it survive the harsh winter. Then, as it tries to reach the light, the plant curves upwards, taking on its typical hunchback shape. Thanks to this treatment, the stem becomes white, is more tender, and has a delicate taste.

The only amaro based on wine and Nizza Monferrato cardoon. The uniqueness of Cardamaro starts from the wine, Piedmontese white berried, which gives structure and acidity, distinct from classic bitters. To enhance the characteristics of the hunchback cardoon of Nizza Monferrato, a skillfully dosed mix of bitter spices contributes: China, rhubarb, and gentian combined with aloe, which imparts a long bitter note on the palate. The aromatic balance is completed with a very fresh note of coriander and lemon bark, and finally, vanilla pods which add roundness. Each spice and herb is macerated individually in hydroalcohol.

Cardamaro Vino Amaro Liqueur reveals a reddish-yellow, almost amber color, with bright tinges and dark brown hints that maintain a striking transparency. On the nose, it offers a strong and complex aroma, resulting from the blend of various extracts and a long aging process. Spicy notes of hunchback cardoon, gentiana, clary sage, and liquorice are especially prominent, accompanied by hints of dried fruit, grapes, and ginger. On the palate, it delivers a sweet, full, and well-orchestrated flavor that reflects a remarkable balance between sweetness, the bitterness of select officinal herbs, and the savory richness of the wine. The tasting experience is truly unique, with a moderate alcohol content that enhances drinkability. The long-lasting aftertaste preserves the complexity and spice of the herbal notes, finishing with a delicate hint of tobacco.

Cardamaro Vino Amaro Liqueur Notes To Your Senses:

• APPEARANCE: Reddish-yellow amber
• AROMA: Strong and complex aroma, resulting from the blend of various extracts and a long aging process
• TASTE: Sweet, full, and well-orchestrated flavor that reflects a remarkable balance between sweetness, bitterness the savory richness of the wine
• FINISH: Long-lasting with spice and a delicate hint of tobacco
• ABV: 17%