A wine-based aperitivo produced in Northern Italy for Antica Torino. Botanicals — gentian, rhubarb root, sweet and bitter orange peel, grapefruit peel, orris root, and heartsease (wild pansy historically used in European herbalism) — are macerated for varying lengths of time in a combination of Italian neutral wheat spirit and brandy distilled from Northern Italian varieties. Once filtered, the infused spirit is combined with Italian Chardonnay and other white wines from Northern Italy, sweetened with beet sugar, and colored with all-natural cochineal dye; the final aromatized wine is lightly filtered and rested for 3 months before bottling. Aromas of tangy fruit candies, dried strawberry, and fresh orange pulp introduce a spike of approachable gentian bitterness, balanced by a hint of sweetness and lemon zest; grapefruit peel and subtle minerality on the finish are amplified with a splash of soda. A cheerful aperitivo that invites easy enjoyment — top with club soda or tonic, or use in an Americano, Spritz, or Negroni. As a bonus, being wine-based, it is eligible for programs with Wine & Beer Licenses.
ABV: 17% (34 Proof) • Wine-based • Cochineal-colored • Refrigerate after opening • 750ML
