They create the single varietal Grappa, Monovitigno® Nonino, distilling the pomace of Picolit grapes separately. The grape distillate is infused with herbs according to the historic Nonino amaro recipe, then aged in barriques crafted with French oak sourced from the Limousin and Nevers forests, as well as ex-sherry casks, for at least 12 months. Amari have become popular additions to Espresso Martini variations like this riff from bartender Beau Bradley, which combines vodka, Mr Black coffee liqueur, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, sweet pedro ximénez sherry, and simple syrup. This intriguing spin on the Negroni features Amaro Nonino, with hints of cocoa, citrus, licorice, and an herbal bitter finish. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

The Nonino Distilleries consist of Five Artisanal distilleries, each with 12 copper batch steam stills, one for each member of the family plus a still for each grandchild, as a sign of continuity in the Art of Distillation.Silvia Nonino – Antonio’s wife and an excellent cook – left a widower becomes the first woman to manage a distillery and decides to enrich the recipe of the Amaro Carnia, with highly selected botanicals, to give the amaro a stronger personality. Schmeck combines the ingredients with aged rum, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, herbaceous Licor 43, and Batavia Arrack, a distilled spirit made from sugar cane and fermented red rice. This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations.

Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.Being the first company to sell a commercial grappa in the world, this family is steeped in history.

Dozens of varieties are commercially produced, the most commonly available of which are Averna, Ramazzotti, Lucano, and Montenegro. The long connection between the Royal Navy and rum can be traced back to 1655 and Vice-Admiral William Penn's expedition to the West Indies. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Excellent served with ice and a slice of orange, or with crushed ice and mint leaves as an aperitif. MONOVITIGNO® NONINO CELEBRATES 50 YEARS Grappa was born in 1400 as a poor product, obtained by the peasants from the ‘leftovers’ of wine making, which were distilled mixed together without any distinction of the vine variety.Also sign me up for newsletters so I can get special offers, recommendations, and expert advice to my inbox! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Benito and Giannola, respecting the tradition, revolutionize the way of producing and introducing Grappa in Italy and throughout the world. If you and those who receive your gifts are not entirely delighted with any of our products we replace them or offer a full refund. Amari of this type are produced in the central Italian region of Umbria, which is known for its truffles, as well as in San Marino.

PX sherry adds dried fruit and dark chocolate flavors, while the Amaro Nonino adds notes of caramel, bitter orange, and cinnamon,” says Bradley. For example, Aperol is the lowest alcohol at 11% ABV, Campari is 24% ABV, and Fernet-Branca is the highest at 40 to 45% ABV (the same level as whiskey, rum, vodka and gin). It’s got a unique flavor that’s worth seeking out, less sweet than other amari but still easy to drink. Excellent as either an aperitif or a digestif, serve it on the rocks, add it to some seltzer with a splash of grapefruit juice, or with sweet vermouth and an orange peel. Nonino cocktails and Aperitifs: to be tasted in company to celebrate an anniversary, to relax after an intense working day or before flinging into a love declaration, while listening to your favorite music or as the perfect beginning of a romantic evening!Today, Nonino operates five distilleries in Italy, each with 12 copper batch steam stills, run by Antonella, Cristina, and Elisabetta. It’s bitter, sweet and tangy all at once, hitting a magical synergy between the bourbon, Amaro Nonino, and Aperol.