Zuidam Nonna's Aperitivo (70cl, 14.9%)

This is an aperitif from Zuidam Distillers in Baarle-Nassau, the Netherlands, bottled at 14.9% in a 0.7-litre bottle without added colour. It draws on an Italian recipe and uses blood oranges, with a fruit-forward, lightly bitter character in which citrus has more room than bitterness. The aperitif can be mixed on ice with Prosecco and sparkling water and garnished with an orange slice for a Nonna's Spritz. On the nose, blood orange leads, with lively lemon and a hint of aromatic herbs. The palate brings juicy blood orange with a fine, clearly perceptible sweetness, balanced by light bitterness. The long finish leaves a bittersweet orange taste.