Amaro Nonino Quintessentia Riserva 24 is a rare, ultra-premium aged amaro from the legendary Nonino Distillery in Friuli, Italy. Aged for a full 24 months in small French oak barriques and ex-sherry casks, this Riserva expression elevates the classic Amaro Nonino to luxurious new depths.
Crafted from Nonino’s traditional infusion of botanicals, herbs, and spices blended with their own aged grape distillate, Riserva 24 delivers a richer, smoother, and more refined profile. It’s non-chill filtered, limited in production, and an exceptional expression of Italian herbal liqueur mastery.
Tasting Notes:
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Nose: Warm and complex with notes of dried orange peel, licorice root, baking spice, leather, and aged oak
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Palate: Silky and rich, offering flavors of caramelized herbs, dark honey, bitter citrus, cocoa, and subtle tobacco
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Finish: Long and velvety with lingering bittersweet herbs, vanilla, and gentle spice
Vital Stats:
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Type: Aged Amaro (Herbal Liqueur)
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ABV: 35%
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Aging: 24 months in ex-sherry and French oak barrels
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Bottle Size: 750mL
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Distillery: Nonino Distillatori, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Filtration: Non-chill filtered
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Release: Limited annual production
FAQ:
Q: How is Riserva 24 different from regular Amaro Nonino?
A: Riserva 24 is aged for two years, adding depth, oak character, and smoothness—richer and more complex than the standard version.
Q: Is it sweet or bitter?
A: It’s balanced and bittersweet—more mellow and rounded than traditional bitter amari, with elegant herbal depth and soft spice.
Q: How should I drink it?
A: Best neat or over a single cube, as a digestif or paired with rich desserts. Also great in an elevated Black Manhattan or neat after a fine meal.
Q: Is this collectible?
A: Yes—limited release, barrel-aged, and beautifully packaged, it’s highly sought after by amaro fans and collectors.
Ideal For:
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Amaro Collectors & Connoisseurs
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After-Dinner Sipping
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Elevated Cocktails
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Gifting for Lovers of Italian Spirits
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