Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro is a smoky rhubarb amaro from Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti in Aldeno, Trentino, bottled at 20% ABV.
Its name comes from 'fumo', the Italian word for smoke, a nod to its dark, smoky character.
Its main ingredient is a special variety of rhubarb harvested in Trentino-Alto Adige and the Veneto, joined by alpine herbs.
It brings dark smokiness and the bitter woodiness of alpine herbs together with sweet alpine berries, kumquat, liquorice root and bitter peel.
Creamy and gently bittersweet, it is a cult favourite among bartenders for adding smoky depth to cocktails. Rabarbaro, or rhubarb amaro, is a classic Italian style, and the rhubarb root gives it an earthy, slightly tart backbone, while the gentle 20% strength makes it easy to enjoy before or after a meal.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Smoke, rhubarb root and alpine herbs.
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Palate: Gently bittersweet, with kumquat and liquorice root.
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Finish: Smoky, woody and long.
Specifications
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Producer: Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti, Aldeno, Trentino
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Style: Rabarbaro (rhubarb amaro)
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Main botanical: Rhubarb with alpine herbs
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ABV: 20% (40 proof)
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Origin: Italy
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip Sfumato neat or over ice as a digestivo, or lengthen it for a refreshing aperitivo with cola, tonic or grapefruit soda and an orange slice. Bartenders use it to add smoke to a Negroni in place of the bitter aperitivo, to deepen a Boulevardier or Manhattan, and as a modifier in mezcal and rye cocktails. A splash with sparkling wine makes a smoky spritz. Pair it with smoked cheeses, speck, roasted nuts and dark chocolate. For a gathering, chill the bottle and set out glasses, ice and garnishes so guests can serve themselves. A bottle also makes a thoughtful host gift for a dinner party or the holidays. Store it upright in a cool, dark place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sfumato mean?
It comes from 'fumo', the Italian word for smoke.
What is the main ingredient?
A special rhubarb variety harvested in Trentino-Alto Adige and the Veneto.
How strong is it?
It is bottled at 20% ABV, or 40 proof.
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