Spirits: Amari Flashcards
What is the typical alcohol range for amari?
16%–35% ABV
What are the most popular vehicles for amari in the U.S.?
Negroni and Americano (both use Campari)
What characterizes “medium” style amari?
Even balance of bitter, sweet, and citrus flavors
What characterizes fernet?
Sharply bitter
Which amari embody the “medium” style?
Ramazzotti Averna Jägermeister Lucano Luxardo Amaro Abano Amaro Bio
Which amari embody the “light” style?
Amaro Nonino
Amaro Florio
Amaro del Capo
Harry’s
What characterizes “alpine” amari?
Alpine herbs
Sometimes smoky flavor
Which amari embody the “alpine” style?
Amaro Alpino
Amaro Zara
Amaro Braulio
What characterizes “vermouth”-style amari?
Wine base
Low bitterness
Which amari embody the “vermouth” style?
Amaro Don Bairo
Amaro Diesus del Frate
What characterizes “carciofo” amari?
Artichoke
Which amari embody the “carciofo” style?
Cynar
Carciofo
What characterizes “tartufo” amari?
Black truffle
30% ABV
Where does Aperol come from?
Padua (1919)
Where does Averna come from?
Sicily (1859)