Amaro Nonino Quintessentia is obtained from the union between Antonio Nonino's ancient recipe and the experience of the Nonino family in the art of distillation. Elegant and balanced, with an extraordinary scent of herbs, this exceptional amaro is ennobled by ÙE Nonino Grape Distillate aged in barriques. Born in Friuli, a borderland and crossroads of several populations and manifold influences - Roman, Arabian, Celtic, Venetian, and Slavic - Amaro Nonino Quintessentia is the result of Nonino alchemic art, enriched by important cultural contaminations and great knowledge of botanical varieties from far and exotic lands.

Why You'll Love It

This is Italian amaro at its most refined and versatile. Amaro Nonino Quintessentia offers an elegant, approachable style that works beautifully in cocktails while being sophisticated enough to sip neat. The addition of aged ÙE grape distillate sets it apart from other amari, adding depth and complexity. It's the star ingredient in the modern classic Paper Plane cocktail, created in 2007 by Sam Ross in New York, which has become a global phenomenon. The name Quintessentia was chosen to celebrate the alchemic achievement of the purest essence in the generational passage of the family recipe.

Production & Heritage

Crafted in Friuli, Italy, following an ancient family recipe dating back to 1933 when Antonio Nonino first created Amaro Carnia. In 1992, Cristina, Antonella, and Elisabetta Nonino replaced grappa in the family amaro recipe with ÙE Grape Distillate aged in barriques and small casks, creating the modern classic Amaro Nonino Quintessentia. Made from a quintessence of herbs with a portion of ÙE Nonino Grape Distillate aged for minimum 12 months in barriques of Nevers, Limousin, and ex-Sherry small casks. All natural ingredients and vegan friendly. 35% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Deep and expressive with aromas of orange zest, bitter orange marmalade, thyme, and menthol, with exotic notes like mango. The palate offers a nice mix of sweet and bitter, with perceptible pepper and liquorice, and a cocoa aftertaste. Elegant and balanced throughout with an extraordinary scent of herbs.

Perfect Serve

Amazing on the rocks with a slice of orange, or in cocktails - most famously the Paper Plane, a modern classic equal-parts cocktail. Also excellent in a Negroni variation, as an aperitivo with sparkling wine and orange, or served neat as a digestif. The versatility makes it perfect for both mixing and sipping.

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