Nonino, Amaro Quintessentia Reasonable Cellar 2021 on the banks of the

on the banks of the Danube near the Hungarian border

then aged well over two years on the lees with a generous portion of older reserve wine for depth

much sweetness here—this is vermouth for dry martinis

a proprietary yeast

pine resin and exotic fruits

Nonino, Amaro Quintessentia Reasonable Cellar 2021 on the banks of theAmaro Nonino Quintessentia is one of the most beloved and versatile Italian amaros on the market. Produced by the Nonino family in Friuli, better known for their high quality grappa, this amaro blends tradition with a bit of innovation. The base is a distillate of grape pomace (grappa), giving it more roundness and depth than many grain or neutral spirit based amaros. To that, the Noninos add a secret mix of botanicals including gentian, saffron,