Nonino Quintessentia Amaro
Liqueur

Nonino Quintessentia Amaro

Nonino750 ml35% ABV

The essential bittersweet component of the classic Paper Plane

An elegant and celebrated Italian digestif crafted with aged grape brandy and an alpine herb infusion. It delivers a perfect bittersweet balance of caramelized citrus and warm baking spices on the palate.

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Best enjoyed

Over ice
Coupe
Dinner Party
Gifting
Nightcap
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Food pairings

Traditional
Dark chocolate torte or dry biscotti
Vegetarian
Roasted nuts, dried figs, and dates
Cheese
Aged Parmigiano-Reggiano or Gorgonzola
Also good withAged CheeseDried Fruits

A cocktail to make with it

Paper Plane

  • 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
  • 0.75 oz Bourbon
  • 0.75 oz Aperol
  • 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until well-chilled, then double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Serve in a coupe

The story behind it

The maker

The Nonino family has been perfecting the art of distillation in Percoto, Italy, since 1897. Under the visionary leadership of Silvia, Antonio, and later Giannola Nonino, they revolutionized the industry by creating single-varietal grappa and eventually this premium amaro in 1992.

How it is made

Rooted in the Friuli region, this amaro is unique because its base spirit is the family's premium aged grape distillate rather than neutral grain alcohol. The recipe features a secret selection of mountain herbs, roots, and botanicals aged in French oak Nevers, Limousin, and ex-Sherry casks.

From Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

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