Balanced & Complex bittersweet, herbal amaro
Rabarbaro Zucca
Rhubarb amaro, smoky and caramel-rich with light bitterness
Historical Context
Rhubarb amaro created by Ettore Zucca in Milan in 1845, long associated with the Galleria
What Does Rabarbaro Zucca Taste Like?
Smoky and bittersweet, built on Chinese rhubarb root with caramel depth and a gentle, earthy bitterness. Distinctive and savory, with a faint burnt-sugar edge.
Recipes with Rabarbaro Zucca
Use Rabarbaro Zucca as a Substitute
- In place of Averna
- In place of Tempus Fugit Gran Classico Bitter
- In place of Amaro 18 Isolabella
- In place of Amaro Lucano
FAQ
What is Rabarbaro Zucca made of?
Rabarbaro Zucca is built on Chinese rhubarb root, which gives it a smoky, bittersweet edge, alongside other herbs. It bottles at 30% ABV; earlier bottlings were 16%. Created in Milan in 1845, it is drunk as an aperitivo or a digestif.
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