MELETTI AMARO 750ML

Meletti Amaro is a traditional Italian herbal bitter liqueur (amaro) made in Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy, and celebrated for its complex bittersweet balance, aromatic depth, and versatility both as a digestif and in cocktails.

Style & Origin

1. Type: Amaro (herbal bitter liqueur)
2. Origin: Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy
3. Producer: Distilleria Meletti — a historic family‑run producer founded in 1870.
4. Alcohol: Typically around 28% ABV (varies slightly by bottling).

Tasting Profile

Aroma (Nose):

Aromas of orange peel, bitter herbs, cinnamon, and spice, with subtle floral and dried fruit undertones that reflect a rich herbal blend.

Palate (Taste):

1. Balanced bitterness with sweet citrus notes
2. Warm spice (clove, cinnamon), gentle root/herbal complexity
3. Light vanilla and caramel warmth from the macerated botanicals
4. Meletti Amaro’s bitter and sweet elements work together for a layered, sip‑worthy profile.

Finish:

Warm, slightly spicy, and lingering with herbal bittersweet character and citrus brightness.

Style & Character

Meletti Amaro sits in the medium bitterness range for amaros: more bitter than sweet apertifs like vermouth, but not as intensely bitter as some Alpine amaros. Its aromatic complexity and citrus spice balance make it enjoyable neat, over ice, or used creatively in cocktails.

How It’s Enjoyed

1. Neat or on the rocks as a digestif
2. With a twist of orange peel to enhance citrus aromatic notes
3. -In cocktails such as low‑ABV spritzes, amaro highballs, or barrel‑aged mixes