Appearance: Translucent amber. Aroma: Gentle, sweet, mildly floral/herbal with a soft orange blossom presence. It’s like a medicinal version of Cointreau. Flavour and Texture: Warm, sweet, citrus and spices (cloves, saffron, cinnamon, cocoa, vanilla pod). The texture is full, slightly syrupy but not cloying. Towards the finish a mild gentian bitterness comes through and the herbal presence is more prominent. The aftertaste is lingering and well balanced. The nose is less medicinal than many amari. The palate, also, is gentle and soft with no strong or challenging flavours. The foundation is sweet and syrupy but never becomes sickly. It is similar to Lucano, but the balance is towards sweet floral rather than herbal notes and it is less bitter. This is a very easy amaro to enjoy, and arguably the perfect introduction to this class of drinks for a beginner. The profile is similar to that of a liqueur and less “robust” than some amari, and the mouth-feel is satisfying and rich. If you enjoy liqueurs such as Drambuie, Grand Marnier or Benedictine this is like a soft, slightly floral and less alcoholic younger cousin to those drinks. Most enjoyable, this is a good amaro, but not at the top of the totem pole. The official rating here of 83 is fair. “Good” : 83/100 (3.5 stars)