POLI DISTILLERIE
AMARO VACA MORA ELIXIR
SCHIAVON • VENETO • HISTORICAL RECIPE OF 16 BOTANICALS
"The tonic soul of Italian after-dinner drinks. A traditional amaro with a supremely balanced sweet-bitter profile, conceived to revive the mystique of Schiavon's ancient apothecaries."
Tonic Maceration, Steam Heritage, and the Splendor of Medicinal Roots
Amaro Vaca Mora is a liquid jewel that encapsulates over a century of liqueur tradition and railway history in northern Italy. Made with absolute historical fidelity by the renowned Poli Distillerie, this amaro originates specifically in Schiavon, in the Veneto region, Italy. It is precisely defined and classified as a sweet-bitter tonic liqueur, born from the slow, prolonged maceration in alcohol of sixteen selected botanicals, barks, and fine roots. Its recipe, inspired by 19th-century botanical remedies, offers a masterful balance where the initial sweet unctuousness serves to mitigate and give way to a powerful and hypnotic herbal and bitter finish, making it the quintessential digestif of fine dining.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Poli Distillerie (Est. 1898).
Region of Origin: Schiavon, Veneto, Italy.
Ingredients / Botanicals: A balanced infusion of 16 alpine and medicinal plants, notably wormwood (artemisia), licorice, peppermint, the combination of angelica, gentian, and bitter orange peel.
Beverage Type: Traditional Bitter Herbal Liqueur (Amaro / Aperitif - Digestif).
Flavor Classification: Sweet-Bitter (Silky and sweet entry with a markedly bitter evolution).
Production Method: Infusion and natural cold infusion of crushed herbs in rectified alcohol for several weeks, followed by artisanal pressing, fine filtration, and precise sweetening before bottling.
Alcohol Content: 32.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 10°C - 14°C (Neat to fully appreciate its aromatic oils, or cold with an ice cube).
SKU / MPN: IT-POLI-VACAMORA-700ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Displays a captivating and dense very dark amber-brown color, exceptionally clean and bright, with deep reddish and mahogany glints when exposed to light.
Nose: Intensely tonic, complex, and balsamic olfactory impact. Clear and refreshing bursts of peppermint and eucalyptus stand out, fused with deep notes of black licorice, gentian root, wormwood, and subtle spicy and citrusy hints of dried orange peel.
Palate: Broad, enveloping, and pleasantly sweet entry that coats the palate. Almost immediately, a medicinal and intense bitter wave is unleashed, perfectly balancing the sweetness. Flavors of forest herbs, toffee, and fine spices are prominent. The finish is extraordinarily clean, dry, balsamic, and remarkably refreshing.
3. Distillate Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing: Its sweet-bitter profile and strong balsamic character make Amaro Vaca Mora the absolute king of after-dinner drinks or a structured base for high-end cocktails (such as the Black Manhattan). It pairs majestically with dark bitter chocolates with a high percentage of cocoa, ginger cookies, traditional Italian biscotti, nut-stuffed dates, and creamy desserts with coffee or toasted caramel notes (like artisanal flan or panna cotta). It is also a great ally served with intense blue cheeses or enjoyed after a perfect espresso.
Suggested Moments:
- Family Meal: The perfect closing ritual. After prolonged and intense Sunday family feasts, serving a round of this amaro extends the after-dinner conversation and provides lightness and well-being to diners.
- Barbecue: An essential digestif. After tasting intense or fatty grilled meats and sausages, its balsamic and bitter properties cleanse and relieve the palate superbly.
- Special Celebration: An indispensable bottle to grace fine bars at events, significant birthdays, or festive year-end dinners, adding a traditional European touch.
- Summer (Chilling Nights): Incredible when served very cold or over plenty of ice with a twist of yellow lemon on a cool summer evening outdoors.
- The Perfect Gift: With its vintage label recreating the emblematic Italian steam locomotive and Poli's signature, it makes an original, elegant, and highly appreciated gift for connoisseurs and lovers of cult liqueurs.
frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is the specific origin and winery of this distillate?
This legendary herbal elixir is handcrafted by the renowned Poli Distillerie. Its specific origin is strictly located in the municipality of Schiavon, in the Veneto region, Italy.
Is this liqueur dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Amaro Vaca Mora has a balanced sweet-bitter profile. Although it contains natural sugar to give it body and unctuousness, the distillate is dominated by a deep and intense tonic bitter background derived from its medicinal botanical roots.
What is the best way to consume Amaro Vaca Mora?
It is traditionally enjoyed neat after meals as an after-dinner digestif, served at room temperature (10°C - 14°C) to appreciate its full olfactory richness. However, if a more refreshing experience is preferred, it is spectacular served with plenty of ice and a slice of fresh orange.
Does it contain artificial ingredients or preservatives?
No. True to the Poli family's philosophy of extreme quality, this super premium amaro is made exclusively by direct and natural maceration of selected herbs, flowers, and roots, without any artificial coloring.