Painted illustration of a bottle of Cardamaro

Balanced & Complex bittersweet, herbal amaro

Cardamaro

Wine-based amaro from cardoon and blessed thistle, soft and lightly bitter

Historical Context

Piedmontese vino-amaro made from cardoon and blessed thistle

What Does Cardamaro Taste Like?

Soft and savory, with cardoon and blessed thistle giving a gentle, almost nutty bitterness over a wine-and-caramel base. Low in intensity and easy to sip, more aromatized wine than sharp amaro.

Recipes with Cardamaro

Use Cardamaro as a Substitute

In place of Cynar
In place of Amaro Tosolini

FAQ

What is Cardamaro made of?

Cardamaro is a wine-based amaro flavored chiefly with cardoon and blessed thistle (both thistle relatives) for a gentle, savory bitterness. It bottles at a low 17% ABV. It is made in Piedmont, Italy.

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