Amaro Nonino Quintessentia 750ml
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About This Bottle
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia was created in 1992 by 4th generation distiller Antonio Nonino at Nonino Distillatori, founded in 1897 in Friuli, northeastern Italy. What sets Quintessentia apart from nearly every other amaro is its base: rather than a neutral grain spirit, it uses UE, the Nonino family's proprietary grape distillate, aged in small barriques of Nevers oak, Limousin oak, and ex-sherry casks. This aged distillate is infused with a complex botanical recipe including gentian, saffron, licorice, rhubarb, sweet and bitter orange, tamarind, quassia bark, and galenga.
Specs
- Producer: Nonino Distillatori, Friuli, Italy
- Base: UE (Nonino grape distillate) aged in Nevers, Limousin, and ex-sherry casks
- Botanicals: Gentian, saffron, licorice, rhubarb, orange, tamarind, quassia bark, galenga
- ABV: 35%
- Size: 750ml
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Orange zest, bitter orange marmalade, thyme, and menthol with exotic mango notes
- Palate: Bittersweet balance of caramel, vanilla, bitter orange, licorice, and pepper
- Finish: Lingering cocoa balanced by clean citrus bitterness
Awarded 96 points by Wine Enthusiast, one of the highest scores any amaro has received from the publication, Amaro Nonino is best known as the base of the modern classic Paper Plane cocktail (created by Sam Ross in 2007), though it's equally excellent served neat, on the rocks, or in an Amaro Nonino Spritz.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Amaro Nonino Quintessentia taste like?
Bittersweet with orange, caramel, vanilla, licorice, and pepper, finishing with lingering cocoa and clean citrus bitterness.
What makes Nonino different from other amari?
It uses an aged grape distillate (UE) instead of a neutral spirit base, giving it a fruitier, more caramel-forward character than grain-based amari like Averna.
What's the classic cocktail with Amaro Nonino?
The Paper Plane, an equal-parts cocktail with bourbon, Aperol, and lemon juice, created by Sam Ross in 2007.
Amaro Nonino Quintessentia 750ml
$54.99
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