About
Though it was born back in 1845, over the years Fernet Branca Amaro Liqueur has successfully preserved the personality and uniqueness that have conquered Europe and America alike. Its secret formula, passed down from father to son in the Branca family, has guaranteed the protection of the quality that still makes it the digestive bitter liqueur par excellence. Indeed, the 27 herbs it contains come from all five continents: aloe comes from South Africa, rhubarb from China, gentian from France, galingale from India or Sri Lanka, chamomile from Italy or Argentina, just to name a few. On top of that there are flowers, herbs, roots and plants used for alcoholic brews, extracts and teas that, blended in a special mixture, produce the beneficial properties of the product. Fernet Branca Amaro Liqueur ages for at least one year in oak barrels and has a light brown color with amber hues. Its aroma is intense and penetrating, balanced and rich. Thanks to its history, authenticity and unique taste, Fernet Branca Amaro Liqueur has managed to live on through the decades, always reinventing its modern character. It definitely has a place in the heart of its admirers, who know well that a product like this never fails to live up to expectations.
Fernet Branca Amaro Liqueur is a good match for desserts or refined dishes such as ”Risotto alla Milanese” or steak tartare. Fernet Branca is particularly refreshing if mixed with cola or Chinotto: a drink with a clean-cut and unexpected flavor… Fernandito, a cocktail that has conquered Argentina thanks its unique character. It is easy to do and very flexible, so it is an ideal aperitif that is becoming increasingly popular all over the world among those who love to share a drink with their friends. Fernet Branca Amaro Liqueur today embodies the healthy flavor of the Mediterranean cuisine and the passion for authentic food.
Ultimate Beverage Challenge – 92 points.
Wine Enthusiast – 87 points.
Tasting Notes
This amaro seems innocuous at first, with its coffee-brown hue and mild, root-like aroma. But it’s intensely bitter from the first sip-so much so that it’s hard to detect other flavors, though there’s a bitter espresso and unsweetened chocolate core, plus a minty finish. Bartenders love to offer this uber-bitter liqueur as a shock-value shot; it’s challenging to sip straight, even though the alcohol level is moderate. But it’s also a key component of some classic drinks, like the Hanky Panky, and that’s where its value lies.
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