Lo-Fi Aperitifs Gentian Amaro
Product details
| Management number | 253708098 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$9.60 | Model Number | 253708098 | ||
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Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro is a bright, floral, and citrus-led amaro with a crisp bitterness grounded in gentian root and cinchona bark. At ~17.5% ABV, it’s light enough to be very versatile—great as a low-ABV aperitif, spritz component, or mixer with whiskey or sparkling wine.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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Produced by Lo-Fi Aperitifs, based in Napa, California.
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It uses a white wine base, fortified with neutral grape spirits.
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Infused with botanicals including gentian root, cinchona bark, orange oil, hibiscus, grapefruit, ginger, exotic flowers, “bois de rose” (rosewood-type flavor), bitter root extracts, and others.
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Sweetened with cane sugar and grape concentrate to give a richer mouthfeel.
Specs
| Attribute | Detail |
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| ABV / Proof | 17.5% ABV (about 35 proof) |
| Format | 750 ml bottle |
| Color & Style | Light/sweet amaro (aperitif style) — floral, bitter, citrus & herbaceous notes. |
Tasting Profile
| Sensory Element | Notes |
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| Nose / Aroma | Sweet citrus fruit (orange, grapefruit), ginger, exotic flowers, subtle spices, floral/herbal top notes. |
| Palate / Taste | The gentian root delivers a clean bitterness; cinchona adds a medicinal bark note. Then layers of citrus, mild bitterness, floral and spice undertones. A touch of sweetness balances the bitter base. |
| Finish | Bitter-citrus lingers; spice and botanical elements fade with a pleasant herbal bitterness. Not overly long, but clean and refreshing. |
Uses & Pairings
Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro is very versatile. Here’s how to use or pair it:
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Aperitif / Low-ABV Spritzes – Top with club soda or sparkling wine for a refreshing pre-dinner drink.
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Cocktail modifier – Mix with bourbon or rye whiskey to add bitter and botanical complexity. Also pairs with gin or mezcal.
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Alongside food – Cuts well with salty or fatty foods; citrus, herbal, or lightly smoky flavors complement it. Probably nice with food pairing like charcuterie, olives, grilled seafood, aged cheeses.
Mini-Recipes
Here are ready-to-use drink ideas to showcase this amaro:
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Gentian Spritz
2 oz Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro
3 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine
Splash of soda water
Garnish: grapefruit twist -
Gentian & Bourbon Highball
1.5 oz Bourbon
1 oz Gentian Amaro
2 oz club soda
Garnish: lemon peel -
Amaro Sour
1.5 oz Gentian Amaro
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup
Egg white (optional)
Shake well, strain into coupe, garnish with lemon wheel -
Gentian Negroni Twist
1 oz gin
1 oz sweet vermouth
½ oz Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro
½ oz Campari
Stir, strain, garnish orange twist
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