POLI DISTILLERIE
AMARO VACA MORA ELIXIR
SCHIAVON • VENETO • HISTORICAL RECIPE WITH 16 BOTANICALS
"The tonic soul of the Italian after-dinner. 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 liquor-making tradition and railway history in northern Italy. Crafted 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 tonic liquor with a sweet-bitter profile, born from the slow, prolonged maceration of sixteen selected botanicals, barks, and fine roots in alcohol. Its recipe, inspired by 19th-century botanical remedies, offers a masterful balance where the initial sweet smoothness mitigates and gives way to a potent and hypnotic herbal and bitter finish, making it the quintessential digestive of haute cuisine.
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, among which wormwood (artemisia), licorice, peppermint, a combination of angelica, gentian, and bitter orange peel stand out.
Beverage Type: Traditional Bitter Herbal Liqueur (Amaro / Aperitif - Digestive).
Flavor Classification: Sweet-Bitter (Silky and sweet entry with a markedly bitter evolution).
Production Method: Cold infusion and natural 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 chilled 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, extremely clean and brilliant, with reddish and deep mahogany reflections 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 refreshingly persistent.
3. Distillate Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing: Its sweet-bitter profile and strong balsamic notes make Amaro Vaca Mora the absolute king of after-dinner drinks or a structured base for high-end cocktails (like the Black Manhattan). It pairs majestically with dark bitter chocolates with a high percentage of cocoa, ginger cookies, traditional Italian biscotti, nut-filled dates, and creamy desserts with coffee or toasted caramel notes (such as an artisanal flan or panna cotta). It is also a great ally served alongside intense blue cheeses or enjoyed after a perfect espresso.
Suggested Moments:
- Family Meal: The perfect closing ritual. After prolonged and intense Sunday family banquets, serving a round of this amaro extends the after-dinner conversation and provides lightness and well-being to the diners.
- Barbecue: An essential digestive. After tasting intense or fatty cured meats and cuts of meat cooked over coals, its balsamic and bitter properties cleanse and soothe the palate superbly.
- Special Celebration: An indispensable bottle to preside over fine event bars, significant birthdays, or year-end festive dinners, adding a traditional European touch.
- Summer (Chill Nights): Incredible if served very cold or over plenty of ice with a twist of yellow lemon on a fresh summer evening outdoors.
- The Perfect Gift: With its vintage label recreating the emblematic Italian steam locomotive and Poli's signature seal, it constitutes an original, elegant, and highly appreciated gift for gourmands 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 commune 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 provide body and smoothness, 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?
Traditionally, it is enjoyed neat after meals as an after-dinner digestive, served at room temperature (10°C - 14°C) to appreciate all its 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.
