Italian Spirits

The Naturale Bitter Vino is made with a base of natural, organic Cerasuolo di Vittoria from the COS estate—vinified with a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast. Aromatized with locally sourced botanicals, it delicately... Read More

This superb—and unique—liqueur is created by macerating thyme, lavender flowers, and lemon peel in grape distillate. Delicately sweet, it is wonderfully herbal & fresh; perfect to end a meal, it also plays well in... Read More

Crafted by two childhood friends just a touch north of San Remo, right on the French border, this is a classic alpine amaro with notes of juniper, pine resin, elderberry, red fruit, mint, and subtle, well-balanced sweetness. Comforting... Read More

Crafted in Piedmont, just across the border from France, this botanical aperitif boasts a similar profile to absinthe but is significantly softer and more approachable. A maceration of alpine botanicals brings bittersweet notes... Read More

Produced in the town of Cuneo since 1889, this 6-botanical gin features wild-foraged juniper from the Occitan Alps, along with angelica, cardamom, coriander, and citrus peel. Dry & juniper-forward, it’s a perfect gin for... Read More

From a family distillery dating back to 1888, this amaro was originally created for Café Dilei, a famous bar in Turin that is now closed. Made from real botanicals, many foraged in the wild, it is a classic alpine-style... Read More

Named for the patron saint of hunters, this is a more intense, slightly more bitter expression from Bordiga, made from actual botanicals, many foraged in the wild. Gentian-forward and quite bitter, but not medicinal, it offers... Read More

Produced by Bordiga since the distillery’s founding in 1888—and according to the same recipe the whole time!—this is an Italian answer to the style of botanical liqueur made famous as Chartreuse. Less boozy than... Read More

From a liquoriste founded in Cuneo in 1888, this distilled liqueur is made from Italy’s Marasca and Amarena cherries. Floral, marzipan aromas and flavors are layered with dark, juicy ripe fruit but minimal sweetness. A classic... Read More

Made with the finest Calabrian Elderflower to reveal an aromatic anise & licorice flavor. The taste lingers, leaving a tingling sensation on the palate that is bursting with flavor. Fruitier and higher in alcohol than its cousin... Read More

Still made the old-fashioned way, with natural colors and ingredients, this is our absolute favorite aperitivo on the market, and one of the least expensive!

Contratto is one of the oldest historic producers of wines and aperitivos in Italy, and still makes them traditionally and organically. A more traditional, natural alternative to larger producers of bitter aperitivos. Perfect... Read More

Hotel Starlino cherries are exquisite all-natural Maraschino cherries matured for two weeks in their natural Marasca juice then rested for another week to achieve their peak flavor. The result, a delicious luxury cherry that is... Read More

This classic northern Italian sweet vermouth is carefully crafted by the botanical experts at Quaglia, a long-time family owned and operated distillery in Piedmont. Beautifully balanced, it makes a perfect Manhattan, Negroni,... Read More

With better pedigree than most pre-mixed cocktails, this bottled negroni is made from gin, vermouth, and red bitter all made on site by Quaglia, the producers of Volume Primo and Bèrto vermouth.

The classic Amaro of Piedmont, originally developed as a medicinal remedy and now popular both as a digestif and cocktail ingredient! With a white wine base and 37 herbs and botanicals, this is bittersweet and very complex. An... Read More

Produced in the ancestral home of Limoncello using only PDO Sorrento lemons, this is a classic example of Italian limoncello—delicately sweet with bright, citrusy lemon flavors. Delicious!

Crafted by Antica Distilleria Quaglia to the specifications of Sharon’s favorite Veronese cocktail bar, Archivio, this outstanding sweet vermouth is delicious on its own but perfect for the ultimate Negroni, Manhattan, or... Read More

Distilled from 100% organic grain, botanicals, & sugar, this traditional almond-based liqueur is a small-production, organically-produced alternative to other classic nut liqueurs like Frangelico and Disaronno. Pleasant to sip... Read More