{"product_id":"amaro-lucano-70cl","title":"Amaro Lucano 70CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe story of this iconic digestif began in 1894 in the backroom of a traditional biscuit bakery in Pisticci, a small village located in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy. Here, a passionate confectioner and herbologist named Pasquale Vena experimented tirelessly with countless botanical combinations until he created the perfect recipe. The resulting liquid gained such a high reputation that by 1900, the Vena family became the official supplier to the Royal House of Savoy, whose historic coat of arms still graces the bottle's label today. Over 120 years later, the company remains fiercely independent and is managed by the founder's fourth-generation descendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmaro Lucano is a legendary Italian bittersweet herbal liqueur presented in a standard 70cl bottle size with an alcohol volume of 28% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Appearance: Clear, deep tawny brown with vibrant bronze flecks.\u003cbr\u003e•    Aroma: Highly aromatic and expressive. A beautiful symphony of pine, lavender, eucalyptus, and fresh orange peel blends smoothly with deep caramel undertones, baking spices like cardamom, and sweet herbs.\u003cbr\u003e•    Palate: Complex, medium-bodied, and brilliantly balanced. An intense bittersweet harmony coats the mouth, offering flavours of liquorice, spearmint, gentian, and citrus peel, all rounded out by a rich natural sweetness and subtle medicinal tones.\u003cbr\u003e•    Finish: Long, warm, and cleansing. It leaves a pleasant, lingering herbal bitterness alongside gentle hints of burnt caramel.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistilling Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe meticulous production method follows a traditional seven-step process that has been carefully preserved across generations. It starts with the selection and drying of more than 30 natural herbs and botanicals, including Roman wormwood, holy thistle, clary sage, gentian, and bitter orange peel. These ingredients undergo an alcoholic hot infusion and hot pressing before the crucial stage where the master blender adds a secret family ingredient to the extract. The liquid then matures for five months in oak casks to achieve its complex stratification. Finally, the aged extract is blended with pure grape alcohol, essential oils, water, sugar, and caramel before undergoing a gentle filtration and bottling process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing \u0026amp; Cocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    The Perfect Serve: Enjoy it in its purest form, either served neat, chilled, or over ice in a rocks glass with a fresh twist of orange peel.\u003cbr\u003e•    Lucano Cobbler: Combine Amaro Lucano with red wine, tonic water, and a dash of sugar syrup. Serve over crushed ice and garnish with fresh mint, a slice of lemon, and seasonal forest fruits.\u003cbr\u003e•    The Bitter Boulevardier: Substitute sweet vermouth with Amaro Lucano in equal parts with bourbon and Campari. The rich, boozy profile brings out a deeper caramel complexity that anchors the drink beautifully.\u003cbr\u003e•    Espresso Lucano: Shake a shot of fresh espresso with liquid sugar and a generous pour of Amaro Lucano over ice for a wonderfully uplifting digestif.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of its balanced bittersweet profile, warm baking spices, and citrus highlights, Amaro Lucano matches beautifully with specific culinary choices:\u003cbr\u003e•    Desserts: It pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate tarts, biscotti, gingerbread, or traditional Italian panettone.\u003cbr\u003e•    Ice Cream: Drizzle a shot directly over a scoop of premium vanilla or fior di latte ice cream for an effortless, indulgent dessert.\u003cbr\u003e•    Savoury \u0026amp; Cheese: Complement the herbal complexity by pairing it with a cheese board featuring mature Pecorino, aged Gouda, or toasted walnuts and dried figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinello","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55305387999575,"sku":null,"price":24.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/5529\/9927\/files\/Lucanto.jpg?v=1791363732","url":"https:\/\/artifexdrinks.com\/products\/amaro-lucano-70cl","provider":"Artifex Drinks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}