Distillery / Producer: Faccia Brutto Spirits (A New York project founded by the prestigious chef Patrick Miller, acclaimed for recreating historical Italian liqueurs with artisanal techniques and strictly organic and natural ingredients).

Specific Origin: Brooklyn, New York, United States (Conceptually inspired by Italy's traditional liquor heritage).

Botanical Composition: Balanced infusion of Chinese rhubarb root, gentian, bitter orange peel, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and a carefully selected blend of alpine and Mediterranean aromatic herbs.

Production Method: Separate maceration of botanical roots and barks in neutral grain alcohol, followed by a subtle assembly and exclusive sweetening with organic sugars. No artificial colorings, preserving a genuine color and natural texture.

Style: Classic Italian-Style Amaro (Balanced, herbaceous, balsamic, with a very fine earthy, fruity, and spicy presence).

Alcohol Content: 25% - 30% Vol. (An ideal volume that enhances aromatic expression and provides a velvety and smooth texture on the palate).

Capacity: 750 ml vintage design bottle.

SKU: USA-FACCIA-AMARO-GORINI-750

Appearance: Displays a captivating deep coppery brown color with brilliant reddish and amber highlights when held up to the light. Shows medium-high density with elegant legs on the glass walls.

Nose: A rich, complex, and comforting aromatic impact. Opens with pronounced earthy notes of rhubarb and gentian, quickly followed by a fresh wave of candied bitter orange peel. Encircling the ensemble, hints of fine spices like cinnamon, cloves, touches of cocoa, and a subtle background of dried mountain herbs emerge.

Palate: Its entry is unctuous, silky, and pleasantly enveloping. In the mid-palate, it unfolds a masterful balance: a noble and crisp bitterness immediately intertwines with the warmth of sweet spices and a citrus touch that provides freshness. The finish is long, persistent, and very clean, with an aftertaste where rhubarb reappears and a subtle smoky tone that invites another sip.

Precision Gastronomic Pairing: The spicy and earthy profile of Amaro Gorini Faccia Brutto opens up a fascinating culinary range. It is an unsurpassed match for high-quality cured meats (prosciutto crudo, Tuscan salami) and robust cheese boards like aged Parmigiano Reggiano or creamy blue cheeses, where its bitterness cuts through dairy richness. In the world of desserts, it is an absolute delight alongside high-percentage dark chocolate creations, truffles, traditional tiramisu, fig tarts, or cinnamon and ginger cookies. Its spicy warmth also makes it a majestic companion for fine pastries based on toasted nuts.

Suggested Moments:

• The Perfect End to a Sybaritic Family Meal: Served as a digestif at the center of the table after a grand meal. Its fantastic herbal structure stimulates the taste buds, refreshes the palate, and prolongs long family after-dinner conversations in a refined manner.
• Gourmet Barbecue (Grill Master and Cigars Moment): The ideal accomplice for the end of a premium barbecue. After enjoying juicy and intense meat cuts, an Amaro Gorini served on ice cleanses the palate perfectly. Moreover, due to its subtle earthy and smoky notes, it creates an epic pairing with medium-strength premium cigars or tobaccos.
• High-Level Business Lunches and Dinners: Offering an artisanal New York amaro from Faccia Brutto demonstrates sophisticated judgment and awareness of global liquid trends. It is ideal for standing out from classic industrial digestifs and closing deals with a note of exclusivity.
• High-End Romantic Dinner: Whether as a welcome drink integrated into a premium signature cocktail (like a Gorini Spritz) or to accompany the final dessert, its mystical, aromatic, and spicy profile creates an intimate atmosphere of profound elegance.
• Summer and Terrace Evenings: Although it has warm spicy notes, if served in a tall glass with plenty of ice, an orange twist, and a splash of tonic water or club soda, it becomes a spectacular, lively, refreshing, and highly distinguished summer long drink.
• Selected Special Celebration: The preferred label to uncork for anniversaries, exclusive gatherings with mixology lovers, or professional celebrations where the goal is to toast with unique elixirs full of history and artisanal craftsmanship.
• The Gift of Distinction for Mixologists and Oenophiles: Surprising a professional bartender, sommelier, or spirits enthusiast with a bottle of Amaro Gorini made in Brooklyn is a resounding success. It demonstrates a highly cultivated taste, originality, and appreciation for high-quality independent distillation.

At what optimal temperature is Amaro Gorini Faccia Brutto recommended to be served?

To appreciate it as a pure traditional digestif, it is suggested to serve it subtly chilled, between 12°C and 14°C, or over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. A controlled temperature allows the citrus and spicy notes to express themselves clearly without the cold inhibiting the botanical complexity.

Does this amaro contain added artificial flavorings or colorings?

No. Following Faccia Brutto Spirits' artisanal philosophy, Amaro Gorini is made exclusively with 100% natural ingredients. Its elegant coppery color comes from the actual maceration of roots, barks, and spices in alcohol, subtly sweetened only with selected organic sugars.

What is the profile difference between Amaro Gorini and Amaro Alpino from the same distillery?

While Amaro Alpino stands out for a distinctly balsamic, fresh, and woody character, dominated by notes of pine, eucalyptus, and wild mint, Amaro Gorini focuses on the style of classic Northern Italian amari, where a warmer, earthier structure predominates with rhubarb, gentian, a bitter orange citrus profile, and rich baking spices.

How should the bottle be stored once opened, and what is its shelf life?

Thanks to its alcohol content and the infusion of natural botanicals that act as organic preservatives, an opened bottle will remain impeccable for years. It should only be stored upright, in a cool place, away from direct sunlight to protect the integrity of its fine essential oils.