Romana Black is an intriguingly dark sambuca from Italy, with bold, sweet anise and the deep color and fruit of elderberry, alluringly rich in taste and bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV).
Romana Sambuca is one of Italy's best-known sambucas, and Romana Black is its darker, richer sibling, intriguingly dark in color and alluringly rich in taste, just like an Italian night. The label carries an image of the Colosseum in gold.
Sambuca is a classic Italian anise liqueur, and Romana Black takes its name and signature dark color from the elderberry, Sambucus nigra. The result layers sweet anise with dark berry fruit for a smooth, velvety liqueur.
Expect bold anise and licorice on the nose, a sweet, velvety palate with dark elderberry fruit and hints of dark chocolate and espresso, and a warm, lingering anise finish.
Serve Romana Black chilled and neat after dinner, or the Italian way, con la mosca, with three coffee beans floating in the glass. It is delicious stirred into espresso as a caffè corretto, poured over vanilla gelato, or mixed with cola for a dark, sweet highball. Use a splash to add depth to an Espresso Martini or a Black Russian. Pair it with tiramisu, biscotti, dark chocolate or a cheese board. The dramatic black bottle makes it a fun gift and a conversation piece for any Italian dinner party. For an easy dessert, drizzle it over affogato, or set out small chilled glasses of Romana Black with a plate of amaretti and dark chocolate squares after a long Italian meal.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Bold anise, licorice.
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Palate: Sweet, velvety, elderberry, dark chocolate, espresso.
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Finish: Warm, lingering anise.
Specifications
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Brand: Romana Sambuca
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Origin: Italy
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Style: Black sambuca, anise and elderberry
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Proof / ABV: 80 proof (40% ABV)
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it chilled with three coffee beans, or in espresso.
Frequently Asked Questions
What gives it the dark color?
Elderberry.
What does it taste like?
Sweet anise with dark berry fruit.
How strong is it?
80 proof (40% ABV).
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