{"product_id":"meletti-1870-bitter-aperitivo-750ml","title":"Meletti 1870 Bitter Aperitivo 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeletti 1870 Bitter is an Italian bitter aperitivo from Meletti of Ascoli Piceno, in the Le Marche region, bottled at 25% ABV. Meletti was founded in 1870 by Silvio Meletti, and this bitter is named for the year the family business began.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made from three separate distillates, each produced independently before blending: sweet orange, bitter orange, and an infusion of spices and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGentian, coriander, clove and cinnamon are among the botanicals, alongside the citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pours a vibrant, rosy red and balances bright orange with bittersweet gentian and warm spice, a classic base for the Negroni.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a characterful alternative to the better-known Italian bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVermouth is an aromatised wine: a base wine fortified with neutral spirit and flavoured with botanicals, traditionally including wormwood, which gives the category its name from the German Wermut. Once opened, it should be kept in the refrigerator and enjoyed within a few weeks, as the wine base slowly loses its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and bitter orange with warm spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bittersweet, with gentian, coriander and clove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter and lingering, with cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meletti, Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche (est. 1870)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian bitter aperitivo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and bitter orange, gentian, coriander, clove, cinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25% (50 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeletti 1870 Bitter is made for the Negroni: stir equal parts with gin and sweet vermouth over ice and garnish with an orange peel. It also makes a Boulevardier with bourbon, an Americano with sweet vermouth and soda, and a bright Bitter Spritz topped with prosecco and soda water. On its own, serve it over ice with soda and a slice of orange as an aperitivo. Pair it with olives, salted almonds, salumi and fried bites such as olive all'ascolana, the stuffed fried olives of its home town. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark place after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in Meletti 1870 Bitter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree distillates of sweet orange, bitter orange and herbs and spices, including gentian, coriander, clove and cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a Negroni, a Boulevardier, an Americano or a spritz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 25% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/liqueur-more\"\u003eLiqueur \u0026amp; More collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meletti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68083130761525,"sku":"VWS200429948","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-40308.webp?v=1793992564","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/meletti-1870-bitter-aperitivo-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}