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Averna Amaro Italian Bitter Liqueur

Averna Amaro Italian Bitter Liqueur

A ritual of flavour and tradition
Averna Amaro Italian Bitter Liqueur
70 cl.
  • We send it to Switzerland with Planzer to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is CHF14.12 with Planzer.
  • For orders over CHF149 shipping is free with Planzer.
No unpleasant surprises: what you pay at Decántalo is the final price, with no additional costs. The price is a final price that includes everything, all taxes in Switzerland, and import costs. So you can simply enjoy the wine.
Details
29.00%
Alcohol 29.00%
Italy
Country Italy
Grupo Campari
Distillery Grupo Campari
70 cl.
Volume 70 cl.

Tasting notes Averna Amaro Italian Bitter Liqueur 70cl

Liqueurs (70 cl.).

Averna Amaro Licor Amargo Italiano presents a bittersweet symphony that captivates from the very first sip. Its intense notes of bitter orange and liquorice blend seamlessly with Mediterranean herbs, creating a unique sensory experience. Myrtle, juniper berries, rosemary, and sage emerge on the palate, enveloping with their freshness and complexity. With a deep brown hue, flecked with golden and reddish nuances, this amaro transports directly to Sicily, inviting a journey of flavours rich in character and depth.

About Averna Amaro Italian Bitter Liqueur

It is said that the greatest secrets are passed down from generation to generation, wrapped in tales of tradition and mystery. In the case of Averna Amaro Licor Amargo Italiano, its essence was born in the 19th century, when the Benedictine monks of the Abbazia di Santo Spirito crafted a unique formula that captured the spirit of Sicily. A liqueur that, with its intense notes and distinctive balance of sweetness and bitterness, became a legacy that transcended the monastery walls.
 
The story of Averna Amaro Licor Amargo Italiano is one of a family and their commitment to authenticity. In 1868, textile merchant Salvatore Averna received the secret recipe from the hands of the monk Frà Girolamo as a gesture of gratitude for his dedication to the local community. Averna decided to share it with the world. From his modest country house in Xiboli to the grand halls of Italy, Averna Amaro Licor Amargo Italiano won hearts and palates, even earning recognition from the Royal House in 1912. Over the centuries, this liquid gem has withstood wars, transformations, and changes of era without losing its Sicilian essence.
 
Today, more than 150 years later, Averna Amaro Licor Amargo Italiano continues to be crafted in Caltanissetta (Sicily), following a meticulous infusion process that preserves its character intact. Mediterranean herbs, roots, and spices are combined with essential oils of bitter oranges and lemons, bringing to life a complex and harmonious liqueur. Each sip offers us a journey through the island, where the sun caresses the fields and the sea breeze imbues the air with its unmistakable freshness.
 
For those unfamiliar with amaro, it is an Italian liqueur made with a blend of herbs, roots, and spices, known for its balance between sweetness and bitterness. Traditionally enjoyed as a digestif after meals, each amaro has its secret recipe that reflects the flavours and aromas of its native land.
 
More than just a simple amaro, Averna Amaro Licor Amargo Italiano is a piece of history bottled, an invitation to savour the small pleasures with the unmistakable touch of Sicily. Perfect for enjoying neat, on the rocks, or in sophisticated cocktails, it is the ideal companion for moments where conversations flow as naturally as its herbal and citrus notes. For some traditions not only endure through time but improve with it.
 
 

Averna Amaro Licor Amargo Italiano presents a bittersweet symphony that captivates from the very first sip. Its intense notes of bitter orange and liquorice blend seamlessly with Mediterranean herbs, creating a unique sensory experience. Myrtle, juniper berries, rosemary, and sage emerge on the palate, enveloping with their freshness and complexity. With a deep brown hue, flecked with golden and reddish nuances, this amaro transports directly to Sicily, inviting a journey of flavours rich in character and depth.

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  • We send it to Switzerland with Planzer to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is CHF14.12 with Planzer.
  • For orders over CHF149 shipping is free with Planzer.
No unpleasant surprises: what you pay at Decántalo is the final price, with no additional costs. The price is a final price that includes everything, all taxes in Switzerland, and import costs. So you can simply enjoy the wine.