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Amaro Tosolini

Amaro Tosolini

Family distillery amaro from Friuli, created by the Tosolini family.

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The story

What you're tasting

Family distillery amaro from Friuli, created by the Tosolini family. Smooth and balanced with herbs, roots, and citrus. Represents the artisanal amaro tradition of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Amaro Tosolini embodies the artisanal approach to amaro production, with its smooth, balanced profile reflecting the Tosolini family's distilling expertise and commitment to quality.

Amaro Tosolini was created by the Tosolini family, renowned distillers from Friuli-Venezia Giulia who have been producing spirits since the early 20th century. The family's distilling expertise, particularly in grappa production, was applied to create an artisanal amaro that reflects Friuli's distilling traditions. The Tosolini family's recipe combined herbs, roots, and citrus in a carefully balanced blend, creating an amaro that is smooth and approachable while maintaining complexity. The brand's commitment to artisanal production and quality has established Amaro Tosolini as a respected regional amaro, appreciated by enthusiasts seeking authentic, family-produced amari. Today, Amaro Tosolini represents the artisanal amaro tradition of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, with its smooth, balanced profile appealing to those who appreciate quality and craftsmanship in Italian spirits.

Amaro Tosolini bottle with Friuli landscape

Know it

Before you buy

Say it
ah-MAH-roh toh-soh-LEE-nee
Tasting
Smooth and balanced with notes of herbs, roots, and citrus. The profile is harmonious, with no single element dominating. The bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, while the herbal and citrus notes provide complexity. The finish is smooth and lingering, with balanced herbal and citrus notes.
How to buy
Look for Amaro Tosolini in specialty spirits shops, particularly those focusing on Italian products. Verify it is produced by the Tosolini family in Friuli. Check for 30% ABV. The artisanal production and regional focus may make it less widely available than more commercial amari.
Spot the fakes
Verify producer authenticity. Check for proper labeling indicating production by the Tosolini family in Friuli. Beware of imitations.
Keep it
Unopened: Best consumed within 5-10 years. After opening: 3-5 years.

The making

How it's made

Amaro Tosolini production follows the Tosolini family recipe, which combines herbs, roots, and citrus in a carefully balanced blend. The botanicals are selected for quality and character, with the family's distilling expertise ensuring optimal extraction and blending. The herbs, roots, and citrus are macerated in a neutral spirit base (or sometimes grappa base, reflecting the family's grappa expertise) for varying periods, with different botanical groups processed separately to optimize extraction. After maceration, the liquid is filtered and sweetened, creating a balanced profile that emphasizes smoothness and harmony. The amaro is then aged, allowing the flavors to meld and develop. The final product is bottled at 30% ABV, creating a smooth, balanced amaro with herbal, root, and citrus notes that work in harmony. The production process emphasizes balance and quality, creating an amaro that is approachable yet complex, reflecting the Tosolini family's commitment to artisanal production.

Amaro Tosolini represents the artisanal amaro tradition of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, embodying the Tosolini family's distilling expertise and commitment to quality. It is enjoyed by enthusiasts seeking authentic, family-produced amari that reflect regional traditions and craftsmanship. The amaro's smooth, balanced profile makes it an excellent introduction to artisanal amari, while its complexity appeals to connoisseurs. Tosolini is often featured in regional celebrations and gatherings, where it serves as both a digestif and a symbol of Friuli's artisanal spirits tradition.

Bottles of amari and Chianti on a bar shelf