Amaro Nonino Quintessentia is a digestif amaro made in Fruili, in northern Italy. It is grappa based, and infused with a blend of Alpine herbs, spices and roots, including gentian, saffron, licorice, rhubarb, sweet and bitter orange, tamarind, quassia bark, chinchona bark, and galenga, among other things. Nonino is a bit less sweet, less bitter, and lighter in texture than other amari. It is aged for five years in oak barrels. It's delicious as an aperitif served with a slice of orange or on its own as a digestivo.
96pts - 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."
750ml