Painted illustration of a bottle of Nonino

Balanced & Complex bittersweet, herbal amaro

Nonino

Premium Italian grappa-based amaro

Historical Context

Premium Italian amaro from renowned grappa distillery

What Does Nonino Taste Like?

Smooth and woody, the grappa base and barrel aging giving a warm, refined body under gentle herbs. Less bitter and more spirit-forward than most amari, with a long, elegant finish.

Recipes with Nonino

Use Nonino as a Substitute

In place of Nobeltje
In place of Averna
In place of Varnelli Amaro dell'Erborista
In place of Varnelli Amaro Sibilla

Guides

FAQ

What is Amaro Nonino made of?

Amaro Nonino is unusual in being built on a grappa base rather than neutral spirit: the grappa is infused with herbs and botanicals, then aged in barriques. It bottles at 35% ABV. Made by the Nonino family in Friuli, it is prized for a smooth, woody character.

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