Agrosan Amaro dell'Etna, Sicily, Italy

Agrosan Amaro dell'Etna, Sicily, Italy, is a historic and emblematic herbal liqueur that embodies over a century of Sicilian tradition. Crafted using an original 1901 recipe, this amaro captures the essence of Mount Etna’s botanicals in a deeply complex and bittersweet profile, offering an authentic taste of Sicily’s rich terroir.

Product Details:

• Producer: Agrosan Sicilia
• Distiller: Alfio Caramagno & Fabio Parziano
• Country: Italy
• Region: Sicily
• Liqueur Style: Amaro
• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 29%
• Ingredients: Infusion of 26 herbs, roots, flowers, and fruits sourced from Mount Etna and beyond, including bitter orange peel, licorice, rhubarb, cinnamon, and quassio
• Production: Macerated for two months using a century-old traditional process
• Maturation: Aged in stainless steel tanks

Sensory Description:

Agrosan Amaro dell'Etna opens with a rich and herbaceous bouquet, layered with aromas of bitter orange, licorice, rhubarb, and warming spices such as cinnamon and clove. On the palate, it delivers a powerful bittersweet flavor, balancing herbal intensity with notes of dried fruit and citrus. The long, spicy finish carries hints of smoke and wild alpine herbs, offering a bold yet refined digestif experience.

Awards & Accolades:

• Platinum, 2022, Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards
• Gold, 2018, New York International Spirits Competition
• Silver, 2019, San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Silver Outstanding, 2018, International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Finalist, 2018 & 2019, Ultimate Beverage Challenge

Distiller's Background:

Founded by Giuseppe Calì Tabuso in the early 1900s in Macchia di Giarre on the slopes of Mount Etna, Amaro dell'Etna was created to revive fatigued sailors and dockworkers. Over time, the recipe incorporated exotic botanicals brought back from overseas voyages, blending them with local herbs to create a uniquely Sicilian amaro. Today, Agrosan Sicilia—led by Alfio Caramagno and Fabio Parziano—continues this storied legacy, producing Amaro dell'Etna in Catania with an unwavering commitment to traditional methods, family heritage, and the rich natural bounty of Sicily.

Serving Suggestions:

• Neat or On the Rocks: Enjoy as a digestif at room temperature or chilled.
• Cocktails: Use in contemporary and classic recipes like the Black Gato (mezcal, crème de cacao, and Amaro dell'Etna), or in twists on Negronis, Manhattans, or espresso-based cocktails.
• Aperitif: Serve lightly chilled with a slice of orange to highlight its bittersweet complexity.

Why Agrosan Amaro dell'Etna?

Agrosan Amaro dell'Etna, Sicily, Italy, is a masterful expression of Sicilian tradition, combining over 120 years of history with meticulous craftsmanship. Its rich blend of Mount Etna botanicals, expertly balanced bittersweet flavor, and deeply rooted heritage make it an essential amaro for connoisseurs and newcomers alike.