L'aperitivo Nonino

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.

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

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