The marvelous combination of its ingredients and its accurate production process make Amaro Montenegro the classic product that D’Annunzio called the “liqueur of the virtues”. A guarantee of its excellent qualities is its international success and spread all over the world. It can be enjoyed straight, with seltzer and lemon rind, or hot, as well as in various combinations in modern cocktails
The blend is then mulled with sugar syrup before being put to age. Although the Italian word amaro translates to bitter, the flavors of this herbal liqueur are complex and may range from earthy and bitter to syrupy and almost sweet, depending on its age and the ingredients used in the blend.
Amaro is made in different styles that can vary in color, viscosity, and alcohol content. Among this versatile group, the most prominent brands include Ramazzotti, Montenegro, Lucano, Averna, Fernet Branca and Amaro del Capo.
Amaro is usually enjoyed neat or on the rocks, but some labels also work well in cocktails, and add complexity, without being overpowering.
