Amaro Montenegro

Amaro Montenegro is an iconic Italian herbal liqueur that was first created in 1885 in Bologna. It was developed by Stanislao Cobianchi, who named the drink in honour of Queen Elena of Montenegro, the wife of King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy. The name Montenegro symbolically connects Italian tradition with a historical figure of European royalty.

This legendary liqueur is made from a blend of more than 40 different botanicals, including coriander, wormwood, oregano, marjoram, nutmeg, sweet and bitter orange, cinnamon and cloves. The production process involves maceration, distillation and boiling of herbs, while the exact recipe and proportions remain a closely guarded secret.

The result is a harmonious herbal liqueur with a characteristic balance between sweetness, bitterness and citrus freshness. This unique combination makes Amaro Montenegro one of the most famous Italian amaro liqueurs in the world.

The aroma reveals notes of citrus, herbs and gentle spice, complemented by a sweet orange fragrance. The taste is smooth, slightly sweet and herbal, with notes of orange peel, spices, herbs and a delicate caramel sweetness. The liqueur has an elegant and well-balanced structure typical of traditional Italian digestifs.

Amaro Montenegro is most often served as a digestif after a meal, but it is also excellent in cocktails or served over ice with a slice of orange.