JK.14 Nardini Bitter Aperitivo

Brand	Jk.14 Wines
Region	Veneto
Varietal	Spirits
Size	1000ml
Alcohol %	24.0%
Country	Italy

As the name suggests, this is a bitter Aperitivo in the style of Aperol or Campari. Orange, gentian root and Roman absinthe are skillfully blended to create a liqueur with pleasantly bitter herbal notes. Its bright red color ignites a passion for flavour and a love of sharing. A drier style, it offers a pure expression of botanical richness, crafted by Italy’s oldest distillery with the same precision and poise that defines their iconic grappas. Complex and aromatic, an aperitivo for those who seek beauty in restraint. Try it in your next Negroni or Spritz,

It opens with a juicy orange scent mixed with wild herbs and gentian root, with splashes of rhubarb and cherry blossom.

Nardini Aperitivo strikes a perfect chord between bitterness and elegance. The mouthfeel is smooth and gently viscous, with a refreshing, bittersweet profile that immediately engages the senses. The primary impression is of candied orange rind and red citrus, followed by a vibrant bitterness that evokes cinchona bark, aromatic roots, and a touch of dried hibiscus. Unlike many aperitivi, Nardini doesn’t lean on overt sweetness. Instead, it’s dry, structured, and clean, allowing the botanicals to take center stage. There's a lingering note of pink grapefruit, gentian, and a subtle saline edge that refreshes the palate and stimulates the appetite.