Ischia Sapori Rucolino Amaro Alla Rucola Liqueur (30%)

An Italian amaro produced by Ischia Sapori on the island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples in Campania. It is made using wild rocket (arugula) leaves native to Ischia, together with citrus peels, herbs, roots and botanicals. The base flavouring comes from arugula leaves macerated or infused in neutral spirit, along with citrus peel and various herbs and roots. The infusion period is around 40 days, after which the blend is filtered and sweetened with sugar and water. The amaro is non-vintage and bottled at 30% ABV. It is amber to dark orange with warm, coppery tones. The nose shows vivid citrus peel, green herbal tones, cedar and subtle caramel or honeyed sweetness. The palate opens with bright citrus zest and herbal freshness, then deeper bitter herbal and botanical layers, with mild caramel and woody undertones. The finish is medium-length and pleasantly bitter.