Amaro Nonino comes from the heart of Friuli, Italy, crafted by the Nonino family, a distilling dynasty that’s been perfecting spirits since 1897. What started as a traditional grappa distillery evolved into creating Quintessentia, a grappa-based amaro that blends old-school herbal wisdom with modern taste.
Every bottle combines carefully selected herbs, roots, and citrus peels with the family’s signature grappa, producing a bittersweet, aromatic liqueur that’s both complex and approachable. Amaro Nonino is more than a digestif — it’s a piece of Italian heritage, a taste of craftsmanship that balances bitter, sweet, herbal, and citrus notes in perfect harmony.
It’s the kind of drink that tells a story with every sip: family tradition, careful distillation, and centuries of Italian know-how — all in one smooth, amber bottle.
Tasting Notes:
Colour: Light amber / coppery-golden
Nose: Zesty orange and citrus peel, herbal undertones, light spice, soft caramel, subtle dried-fruit notes
Palate: Balanced bittersweet — citrus and orange zest, gentle caramel and vanilla warmth, herbal roots (gentian, quinine), soft spice, subtle licorice or rhubarb
Finish: Smooth, moderately bitter-sweet, lingering herbal and citrus notes
Technical Details:
Type: Italian Amaro Liqueur (Herbal / Bittersweet)
Base Spirit: Aged grape distillate (Grappa)
Origin: Friuli, Italy
ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 35%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Cask / Production: Crafted using a family recipe of herbs, roots, and botanicals blended into aged grappa
Style / Use: Digestif, aperitif, or cocktail ingredient
Allergens: None known
Storage: Store upright in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight
