Amaro & Digestif

Question 1

In general terms, what is an Amaro?

Answer 1

A neutral grape spirit that has been infused with herbs, roots, citrus, spices, and flowers. Sweetened to balance the bitterness.

Question 2

Is an Amaro an aperitif or a digestif?

Answer 2

Both, depends on the final ABV. Super light amari like Aperol are best enjoyed as an apertif. Heavy higher ABV amari are better after dinner, such as Fernet and Averna.

Question 3

What two medical issues were treated with Amari back in the day?

Answer 3

Cholera and indigestion

Question 4

Name 3 French Vermouth

Answer 4

Dolin, Comoz, Noilly Prat, Lillet

Question 5

Name 4 Italian Vermouth

Answer 5

Torino, Punt e Mes, Martini & Rossi, Cinzano, Carpano Antica, Cocchi

Question 6

What’s the difference between Amaro and Vermouth?

Answer 6

Simply, a vermouth is a wine that’s been fortified and aromatized.

An Amaro is a distilled neutral grape spirit flavored with roots, herbs, spices, botanicals, and aged.

Question 7

Name 2 Spanish Vermut

Answer 7

Lustau, Timbal, Yzaguirre