This Italian amaro, introduced in the 1950s, is a low-alcohol (16.5% ABV) bittersweet liqueur made from artichoke and a secret blend of 12 additional botanicals. It pours a deep, toffee-brown color and offers an intriguing balance of herbaceous earthiness, vegetal notes (subdued artichoke), and pithy grapefruit. On the palate, youll find bittersweet caramel, gentle quinine bitterness, subtle smokiness, hints of cinnamon and warm spices, alongside a mild cola-like sweetness from its complex herb infusion. This versatile amaro is equally delightful neat, over ice, or in cocktails like the Cynar Spritz or as a substitute for Campari in Negronis.