Martini & Rossi Fiero Aperitivo (75cl, 15%)

An Italian bittersweet aperitivo made from white wine, natural botanicals and hand-cut Spanish orange peel, bottled at 15% ABV in a 750 ml bottle. Produced by Martini & Rossi S.p.A. in Pessione, near Turin, since 1863, Fiero starts with a crisp white wine base infused with natural fruit flavours and botanicals. Sweet Spanish orange peels are hand-cut into long strips and dried naturally under the Italian sun on linen threads, preserving their essential oils. The aroma brings fresh orange oil, candied grapefruit, bitter root and a touch of florality. The palate is juicy and moderately sweet, with dried orange peel, clove, gentian-like bitterness and berry sweetness, supported by acidic white wine notes. The finish is brightly fruity, with pink grapefruit and orange zest.