Amara Vergine: 5-Year Barrel-Aged Sicilian Amaro

Amara Vergine Sicilian Amaro - 5-Year Aged Blend

Origin and Processing

The journey of this extraordinary special edition begins with a careful and rigorous selection of woods. We have carefully selected fine new casks of different wood varieties, allowing time to converse with our amaro and create the perfect haven for it to rest and evolve. This long process lasts a full five years: a precious time necessary for the liqueur to intimately interact with the wooden staves and reveal new, unexpected nuances. From the union and skillful balancing of these separate maturations, AMARA VERGINE is born—a special blend capable of elevating Sicilian liqueur excellence to a higher level.

Sensory Profile

Tasting this amaro is a sensory journey full of emotion. Each specific type of wood used for the casks imparts its own character, bestowing depth, harmony, and an elegance rarely found elsewhere. On the nose, the classic citrus notes of Sicilian orange emerge, masterfully enriched by toasted, spicy, and vanilla hints yielded by the new casks. On the palate, it is round, warm, and velvety, with a long and persistent finish that recalls the nobility of great sipping spirits.

Usage Advice and Pairings

To fully appreciate the complexity of this 5-year aged blend, we suggest serving it neat, at room temperature, using a tulip-shaped glass that allows the aromas to open up slowly. It is the perfect after-dinner drink for special occasions or moments of pure relaxation.

The Gocce di Sicilia Recipe - "Vergine Old Fashioned": A Sicilian twist on a great classic. Pour 50 ml of Amara Vergine into a short tumbler. Add a large ice cube, two drops of orange bitters, and stir gently to chill and slightly dilute the liqueur. Garnish with a fresh orange peel, gently squeezing the essential oils over the surface. Ideal to accompany 70% Modica dark chocolate flakes or refined almond-based dry pastries.

Strengths

• ⏳ Excellent Aging: A special blend resulting from a full five years of slow and controlled maturation.
• 🪵 Fine Woods: Maturation occurs exclusively in new casks made from different wood varieties.
• 🎁 Premium Packaging: Presented in a sophisticated 50 cl bottle housed in an elegant case, ideal for a luxury gift.
• 🇮🇹 Island Authenticity: A true hymn to Sicily's liqueur tradition, capable of uniting the citrus soul with warm and complex aromas.

Values and Philosophy

This product is not just an amaro, but a touching tribute to the people who make its creation possible. It is a special edition strongly desired and dedicated to those who, every day within our distillery, guard our precious recipe with love. A silent and passionate work aimed at interpreting the very essence of the drink with dedication, preserving the authenticity of a heritage that speaks, sip after sip, of the magic, warmth, and beauty of our land.

Technical Sheet

• Product: Barrel-Aged Amaro Liqueur
• Ingredients: Water, alcohol, sugar, orange peel infusion, and natural flavors (original recipe guarded by the distillery)
• Aging: 5-year aged blend in new casks of different wood varieties
• Format: 50 cl (500 ml)
• Packaging: Glass bottle inside a dedicated case
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat sources.