Bordiga Chiot Montamaron Bitter (Amaro)

Chiot is a word in the Occitan dialect that describes a summer cabin escape in a mountain meadow that faces the southernsun. Its a word that is common throughout the Piedmontese Alps and conjurs the spirit of this amaro.

Based on an originalrecipe from the early 1900s. All infusions are done separately – some take 20 days, and some up to 50 – and then rested inglass or stainless steel for 60 days before blending.

Herbs include yarrow, artemesia umbelliformis (white genepy), gentianand black genepy. More nuanced than many amari and less bitter with red licorice, black currant and cocoa.

Elegant nose of alipne herbs, a bit floral, too, the palate is gentle, balanced and smooth with mint and a delighfulty bitter finish. Moderately sweet. It’s definitelythe amaro of the moment here at M&G