Amaro Siciliano "Batò" - Cantine Pellegrino 1880 (70cl)

Amaro Siciliano "Batò" from Cantine Pellegrino 1880. It is made by the slow, long maceration in alcohol of over twenty officinal herbs and essences, produced in honour of French liquorist Oscar Despagne, who came to Sicily in 1895. The amaro has an intense, bright amber colour. On the nose it shows balsamic and aromatic notes typical of Mediterranean scrub, with bitter orange, mint, cocoa, liquorice and roasted coffee. The palate is balanced, predominantly bitter, soft and round, with sweet but not cloying notes. It can be enjoyed cold, with ice or at room temperature. It excels with ricotta desserts, vanilla or fior di latte ice cream, works as a digestif after a meal, and suits cocktails.