Amaro Seta 70CL
The Italian word for silk is Seta and this lovely Amaro does the name justice. Amaro Seta is a premium Italian herbal liqueur produced near Lake Como, characterized by its "silky" (seta) texture and a unique, nuanced flavour profile that balances mulberry sweetness with alpine bitterness. It features key notes of mulberry, saffron, gentian root, and citrus zest, often described as balanced, elegant, and aromatic
Tasting Notes & Profile
Aroma: Bright and aromatic with scents of saffron, warm citrus zest, and fresh Alpine herbs
Taste: Starts with a soft, gentle sweetness (attributed to mulberry) followed by a complex, layered mid-palate of spices like cinnamon, and deepens into an earthy, herbaceous, and bitter finish
Texture: Rounded, smooth, and, true to its name (seta means silk), remarkably velvety
Key Botanicals: Mulberry, gentian root, saffron, chamomile, cinchona, and bitter orange peel
Description & Background
Origin: Produced in the Lake Como area, specifically reflecting the local terroir and botanical landscape
Identity: Inspired by the region's historical silk industry (the mulberry tree is crucial for silkworms). Each bottle comes with a piece of silk from Seteria Bellieni 1954
Usage: Best enjoyed neat, over ice, or as a sophisticated element in cocktails (like a "Paper Plane" variant)
Style: It is classified as an elegant, moderately bitter digestive (digestivo) that avoids being overpowering or too medicinal
ABV 30%