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A complex aroma with dominant rose & peach-banana notes. The palate is smooth, elegant & persistent, with floral & fruity nuances. ...

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' Bitter' is a traditional 'red' aperitivo in the bitter-sweet style made famous by ' Campari', yet with its own distinctive character. Rather less sharp, but with a green/herbaceous flavour, Nardini's special recipe features an exotic blend of botanicals, amongst them: bitter orange, sweet orange, chinese rhubarb root; gentian & roman absinthe. Positioned very much as a premium alternative, Bitter is best enjoyed with ice & soda or fresh orange juice or as one half (with Rabarbaro) of the stunning ' Mezzo Mezzo Inglese' cocktail. The red colourant in Bitter is Ponceau 4R, not cochineal, making it suitable for both vegan & kosher diets. ...

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This liqueur arrives on the palate like a rich & generous gin, spiced with botanicals, yet leaves with a subtle hint of grape pomace. Exquisite over crushed ice with a twist of lemon or a dash of bitters. Quite extraordinary as an ultra-accessible 'martini'. As its name implies, Ginepro del Grappa is a grappa-based liqueur infused with juniper, but it also features a secret blend of alpine botanicals. The result is a powerful liqueur with the versatility & potential to attract drinkers who
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Each bottle of Ruta features a large sprig of rue, a bitter herb that gives this unusual grappa a delightfully astringent flavour. Although the infusion is an acquired taste for some, Ruta has many advocates & was always the personal favourite of Aldo Signetti, the legendary head barman at Dukes Hotel in St James. In homeopathy, rue is sometimes used as a fever suppressant, but according to Italian folk-lore it not only increases male potency but assists women to relax. A fairly useful combination. ...

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Not well known to many outside Veneto, Mandorla has proved hugely popular in a range of UK tasting events involving the public as well as professional bar staff. While the almond aroma is well to the fore, Nardini employ a cherry distillate to balance the nut's naturally bitter flavour. As a result, Mandorla enjoys a slightly sweet aftertaste, making it a natural 'first-time' grappa for those new to the spirit. It's also ideal for espresso drinkers who choose not to take sugar with their coffee. Excellent as a 'sour' or an
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Includes:: cinnamon, baked apple & honey. Given the oak-ageing, the swallow is warm, but soft
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Laid up in Slovanian oak barrels for five years, Nardini Riserva enjoys a delicate sophistication that has made it hugely popular all over the world. The subtle wood ageing imbues a degree of sweetness & softness to this grappa on the palate, while delivering a delightful warmth in the swallow, which some people consider reminiscent of a lowland malt. Described as 'exquisite' by drinks writer Malcolm Gluck, ' Riserva' scooped a ' Best-in-Class' award in the 2006 International Wine & Spirit Competition. Ideal drinking temperature: between 16 & 18 degrees C (61 to 64 degrees F) Nose: supple oak gives structure to jasmine tea, cinnamon, lemon meringue & mixed fruit zest, extending with apple, pear skins & acacia honey. Palate: smooth, elegantly oily with distinct oaky tones, leading to jasmine tea, clove-baked apples & honey, animated by spicy cinnamon with lemon meringue hints. Finish: balanced oak, spice & cooked-fruit medley. (Tasting notes by Ian Wisniewski, London, June 2003 ) ...

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Nardini - Mezzoemezzo 1 Litre Bottle

Pleasantly bitter-sweet with herbal and citric notes, Mezzoemezzo is a refined aperitif with a smooth, enveloping flavour. Mezzoemezzo literally means half-and-half in Italian. With origins dating back to the 1800s, Mezzoemezzo is a spirit-based Americano-style cocktail made from identical amounts of two stalwart Nardini products: Rosso, a bitter-sweet liqueur made from orange peel, vanilla and quinine (typically deployed in a Manhattan) and the extraordinary Rabarbaro which is derived from the Chinese rhubarb root and gentian. The classic serve sees Mezzoemezzo mixed with an equal amount of soda and garnished with a lemon twist, delivering a drink that is richer, less bitter, yet more complex than conventional Americano recipes. It has proved to be the most popular offering
in the Grapperia on Bassanos famous Ponte Vecchio for over sixty years. While Mezzoemezzo has only been available in Italy as a pre-mixed cocktail since 2013, dozens of bars across the UK now offer the Mezzoemezzo using the Rosso/Rabarbaro combination - and the drink is featured and highly-rated in the latest, 12th edition of Diffords Guide. A simple and truly superb Negroni can be created using 2 parts Mezzoemezzo with one part gin stirred over ice with an orange garnish.

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Pleasantly bitter-sweet with herbal & citric notes, Mezzoemezzo is a refined aperitif with a smooth, enveloping flavour. Mezzoemezzo literally means half-&-half in Italian. With origins dating back to the 1800s, Mezzoemezzo is a spirit-based Americano-style cocktail made from identical amounts of two stalwart Nardini products: Rosso, a bitter-sweet liqueur made from orange peel, vanilla & quinine (typically deployed in a Manhattan) & the extraordinary Rabarbaro which is derived from the Chinese rhubarb root & gentian. The classic serve sees Mezzoemezzo mixed with an equal amount of soda & garnished with a lemon twist, delivering a drink that is richer, less bitter, yet more complex than conventional Americano recipes. It has proved to be the most popular offering in the Grapperia on Bassanos famous Ponte Vecchio for over sixty years. While Mezzoemezzo has only been available in Italy as a pre-mixed cocktail since 2013, dozens of bars across the UK now offer the Mezzoemezzo using the Rosso/ Rabarbaro combination
- & the drink is featured & highly-rated in the latest, 12th edition of Diffords Guide. A simple & truly superb Negroni can be created using 2 parts Mezzoemezzo with one part gin stirred over ice with an orange garnish.

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