Description
Paolucci Amaro Ciociaro is a traditional Italian bitter herbal liqueur created by Vincenzo Paolucci in 1873 in the Liri Valley, featuring a, 30% ABV ABV. It is characterized by a balanced, sweet-and-bitter profile with prominent notes of orange peel, gentian, cola, and warm spices. Produced by descendants of the original creator, this dark, medium-bodied digestif is ideal for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails.
- • Origin:Created in 1873 by Vincenzo Paolucci; now produced in the Abruzzo/Lazio border region of Italy.
- • Flavor Profile:A “textbook” amaro, often described as having a rich, cola-like sweetness balanced by bitter orange, gentian root, herbs, and earthy, spiced notes
- • Appearance:Deep tawny brown with bronze highlights.
- • Serving Suggestions:Traditionally served as an after-dinner drink, on the rocks, or mixed with seltzer as an aperitif.
- • Usage in Cocktails:Known for being a versatile cocktail ingredient, offering a “sweeter” alternative to harsher, more medicinal amaros.
