Nardini Virtu di Rabarbaro Aperitif Liqueur 700ml

Crafted at 19% ABV by the historic Nardini distillery, Nardini Virtù di Rabarbaro is a brown Italian bitter liqueur built around a concentrated Chinese rhubarb root infusion. This aperitivo delivers a firm, bittersweet backbone where herbal freshness meets earthy depth, finished with measurable traces of smoke and black licorice.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Prominent green rhubarb, wild herbs, thin lines of wood smoke, and a whisper of anise
• Palate: Direct botanical bitterness that quickly softens into a bittersweet balance; vegetable minerality carries through the mid-palate
• Finish: Sustained earthy sweetness with toasted rhubarb peel and lingering smokiness

Serving & Pairing Guide

• Aperitivo preparation: Combine two parts liqueur with three parts chilled sparkling water and a wide orange peel to lift the herbal volatiles
• Digestif service: Chill a small glass and pour 60ml straight to allow the full spectrum of bitter compounds to settle the palate post-meal
• Savory pairings: Slice aged pecorino, cured mortadella, or salt-packed anchovies alongside marinated roasted peppers to cut through the bitterness
• Dessert bridging: Match with dark chocolate truffles or rosemary-infused shortbread to harmonize the inherent sweet-earth balance