Spirits: Amari Flashcards

1
Q

What is the typical alcohol range for amari?

A

16%–35% ABV

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2
Q

What are the most popular vehicles for amari in the U.S.?

A

Negroni and Americano (both use Campari)

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3
Q

What characterizes “medium” style amari?

A

Even balance of bitter, sweet, and citrus flavors

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4
Q

What characterizes fernet?

A

Sharply bitter

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5
Q

Which amari embody the “medium” style?

A
Ramazzotti
Averna
Jägermeister
Lucano
Luxardo Amaro Abano
Amaro Bio
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6
Q

Which amari embody the “light” style?

A

Amaro Nonino
Amaro Florio
Amaro del Capo
Harry’s

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7
Q

What characterizes “alpine” amari?

A

Alpine herbs

Sometimes smoky flavor

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8
Q

Which amari embody the “alpine” style?

A

Amaro Alpino
Amaro Zara
Amaro Braulio

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9
Q

What characterizes “vermouth”-style amari?

A

Wine base

Low bitterness

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10
Q

Which amari embody the “vermouth” style?

A

Amaro Don Bairo

Amaro Diesus del Frate

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11
Q

What characterizes “carciofo” amari?

A

Artichoke

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12
Q

Which amari embody the “carciofo” style?

A

Cynar

Carciofo

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13
Q

What characterizes “tartufo” amari?

A

Black truffle

30% ABV

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14
Q

Where does Aperol come from?

A

Padua (1919)

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15
Q

Where does Averna come from?

A

Sicily (1859)

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16
Q

What does Aperol taste like?

A

Low bitterness

Prominent orange flavor

17
Q

What does Averna taste like?

A

Licorice
Citrus
Chocolate
Vanilla

18
Q

Where does Campari come from?

A

Novara, 1860

19
Q

Where does Amaro CioCiaro come from?

A

CioCiaro, 1873