Bitter 70cl 25° - Mazzetti

Why I recommend Mazzetti d'Altavilla Bitter

Mazzetti d'Altavilla Bitter is a special drink. The characteristic aroma of rhubarb combines with a rich, dense ruby ​​color, while the alcohol lingers pleasantly in the background. It has a unique and powerful flavor, beloved by all enthusiasts.

The allure of bitterness has amazed generations of connoisseurs who relied on bitters for benefits and well-being, through the extraction of the active ingredients in botanicals. The bitter sensations of roots, spices, seeds, and other botanical ingredients inspired the historic name "Bitter."

Characteristics of Mazzetti d'Altavilla Bitter

Mazzetti d'Altavilla Bitter today is an infusion characterized by the distinct flavors of rhubarb and lemon zest. It responds to the widespread desire for a return to originality, also expressed by the revival of historic labels in vogue in the last century, and to the more modern predisposition of Bitter for mixology.

The Sensory Profile

• Color: Bright and brilliant ruby ​​red.
• Nose: Herbaceous notes of gentian and absinthe. Fresh hints of lemon zest stand out.
• Taste: The entry is warm and enveloping. The pronounced rhubarb note provides a pleasant bitterness. The finish is clean, citrusy, and persistent.

Serving temperature and recommended glasses

Mazzetti d'Altavilla Bitter best expresses its structural complexity through precise serving and pairing choices, designed for an audience of experts in the sector.

• On its own (Digestive or Meditation): Serve at a temperature between 8°C and 10°C in a small tulip glass. The wide belly enhances the aromas of the twenty botanicals, while the narrow opening conveys the aromas to the nose.
• Mixed or On the Rocks: Serve at around 3°C in a low tumbler (Old Fashioned) glass with crystalline ice, very cold to avoid watering down the drink and to accommodate the lemon zest.
• Structured cocktails (e.g., Negroni): Use a classic cocktail glass (Martini type) without ice, or a low tumbler filled with ice.

The Distillery Mazzetti d'Altavilla

In 1846, Filippo Mazzetti founded the first distillery for the production of grappa from grape pomace in Montemagno, in the heart of Monferrato, which at the time was considered a simple byproduct of the winemaking process. Learn more about Mazzetti d'Altavilla Distillery.