L'aperitivo Nonino

Light, not overpowering sweetness, mandarine compote, cloves, hint of honey in water, slightly medicinal. Lighter than regular amaro. Very enjoyable.

Italian, 21% abv. Golden yellow color and sweet herbal nose, light floral citrus, reminiscent of Suze. In the mouth, thin, dry, and then lightly sweet bitter floral herbal. Shortish finish, a little chemical medicinal flavor. Overall, light, lightly sweet and herbal, a hint of bitter and citrus. Not as rich and robust as Suze, but hints of that gentian herbal profile. However, given the price ($65) there are better alpine amari out there. Does mix very well in the spritz cocktail listed on the bottle: two parts Nonino, 1 part sparkling wine, lemon juice, in a wine glass on ice. Lacks the bitter depth that makes other spritzes more interesting.

7.1.22 Neat, rocks glass Open for unknown time. Aroma: Dried flowers, dried lemon zest (no vivacity). Taste: Like a 50/50 split of Montenegro and amaro nonino. Cheap lemon hard candy, rhubarb, aperol, white tea.

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