Distillery / Producer: Faccia Brutto Spirits (Craft project founded by chef Patrick Miller, focused on recreating historical Italian liqueurs with sustainable techniques and the highest quality botanical ingredients).

Specific Origin: Brooklyn, New York, United States (Entirely inspired by the traditional European Alpine style).

Botanical Composition: A secret and balanced infusion including mint leaves, pine shoots, gentian root, green cardamom, rhubarb, chamomile, and fine spices.

Production Method: Slow maceration of botanicals in neutral grain alcohol, followed by a subtle sweetening with organic sugars. No artificial colorings or chemical flavorings are added, maintaining total organoleptic purity.

Style: Amaro Alpino (Characterized by a fresh, herbaceous, balsamic, slightly woody profile, and supremely balanced in its sweetness).

Alcohol Content: 40% Vol. (A robust percentage that supports the aromatic complexity and gives it great persistence on the palate and in cocktails).

Capacity: 750 ml classic design bottle.

SKU: USA-FACCIA-AMARO-ALPINO-750

Appearance: Presents a beautiful deep golden amber color, clean, with attractive mahogany and coppery reflections. Shows a subtle density when swirled in the glass.

Nose: Of extraordinary balsamic impact. Opens with intense forest aromas of fresh pine needles, eucalyptus, and peppermint. In a second layer, spicy notes of cardamom, candied bitter orange peel, ginger, and an earthy and elegant background contributed by gentian and rhubarb roots emerge.

Palate: Broad, silky, and pleasantly unctuous entry. The palate is immediately enveloped by a refreshing wave of mint and pine resin, masterfully balanced with a noble bitterness and a well-integrated subtle sweetness. Its finish is long, clean, complex, and markedly digestive, leaving an herbaceous and spicy aftertaste that invites contemplation.

Precision Gastronomic Pairing: The herbaceous and balsamic profile of Amaro Alpino Faccia Brutto makes it a superb companion at the table. It is the ideal partner for mature and semi-hard cheese boards (such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino, or blue cheeses), where its freshness cuts through dairy fat. It harmonizes excellently with fine artisanal cured meats (Prosciutto di Parma, bresaola) and toasted nuts. On the sweet side, it is an absolute delight alongside dark chocolate-based desserts, red fruit tarts, traditional panettone, or ginger and cinnamon cookies. Its great pine freshness also spectacularly cleanses the palate after tasting intense or spicy dishes.

Suggested Moments:

• The Perfect End to a Gourmet Family Meal: Served as a digestif at the center of the table at the conclusion of a grand Sunday banquet. Its ability to refresh the digestive system extends family after-dinner conversation in a pleasant and sophisticated way.
• High-Level Business Lunches and Dinners: Offering a cult label like Faccia Brutto demonstrates a deep knowledge of global distilled spirits trends. It is perfect for impressing corporate partners after a successful negotiation, breaking away from the classic cliché of traditional cognac or whiskey.
• Romantic Fine Dining Dinner: Used as a star ingredient in a welcome cocktail (like an elegant Amaro Spritz) or as the grand finale of the evening alongside a fine chocolate dessert, providing a mystical and intimate atmosphere.
• Sophisticated Summer on Terraces: Although it evokes alpine freshness, served with plenty of ice, a slice of pink lemon, and a splash of tonic water or club soda, it transforms into a summery long drink, revitalizing, sophisticated, and supremely refreshing for warm evenings.
• Selected Special Celebration: The ideal bottle to open at exclusive gatherings among mixology enthusiasts, anniversaries, or professional milestones where a toast with spirits with fascinating stories is desired.
• The Ultimate Gift for Mixologists and Collectors: Gifting a craft amaro made in Brooklyn with the prestige of Faccia Brutto is an absolute guarantee of success for a professional bartender, a sommelier, or any lover of fine botanical elixirs.

What is the optimal serving temperature for Amaro Alpino Faccia Brutto?

If consumed neat as a traditional digestif, it is recommended to serve it slightly chilled, between 12°C and 14°C, or poured over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Moderate cold enhances the balsamic notes of pine and mint without dulling the delicate nuances of the spices.

Does this amaro contain artificial colorings or added caramel for color?

No. Faccia Brutto Spirits prides itself on following a philosophy of minimal intervention and maximum purity. The beautiful coppery amber hue of this Amaro Alpino is the natural result of the prolonged maceration of roots, barks, and herbs in alcohol, complemented only by organic sugars.

What is the main difference between an Amaro Alpino and other traditional Italian amari?

Alpine-style amari are characterized by prioritizing botanical ingredients native to high mountainous areas, highlighting resinous notes of pine, eucalyptus, mountain chamomile, and wild mints, giving a much fresher and more balsamic profile compared to amari from southern Italy, which tend to be more citrusy, dense, and marked by notes of caramel or orange.

How long does an opened bottle last and how should it be stored?

Thanks to its excellent alcohol volume of 40% Vol. and the natural concentration of its botanicals, once opened, the bottle will remain in perfect condition for years. It is advisable to keep it in a cool, dark place and in an upright position to prevent oxidation and preserve its vibrant essential oils intact.