Sibona Amaro 1L
Sibona Amaro 1L is a 56-proof (28% ABV) 1-liter Italian amaro from the Antica Distilleria Domenico Sibona in Piobesi d'Alba, Piedmont — a 34-herb, root, and aromatic-plant infusion that is slowly macerated, aged long in stainless steel tanks, and bottled in the distillery's signature graduated bottle. It carries the prestige of one of Piedmont's historic distilleries (distillation licence No. 1) and, per retail listings, IWSC Gold and Outstanding Gold medals. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 28% (56 proof)
- Size: 1L (graduated bottle with pouring spout)
- Style: traditional Italian amaro — 34 herbs, roots, aromatic plants, and citrus fruits; long stainless-steel aging
- Origin: Piobesi d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy — Antica Distilleria Domenico Sibona (founded 1900, Barbero family)
- Awards: IWSC Gold + Outstanding Gold (retail-reported)
Piedmont's Century-Old Amaro House
Sibona has been distilling in the Roero zone since 1900, in the heart of Piedmont's wine country between Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards. The amaro recipe builds on proprietary experimentation with botanicals like rhubarb, gentian, sage sclarea, mint, green anise, and achillea moscata — sugar dissolved in water, alcohol, and the infused botanicals mixed for hours, then refined for at least 90 days in steel vats before bottling. The result is a classic amaro structure: intense, round, and elegant rather than bluntly bitter. Explore the Sibona collection and the liqueurs at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Deep brown in the glass. The nose is round and intense with spices, herbs, and citrus fruits. The palate is full and harmonious — bitter herbs, citrus peel, and warm spice wrapped in a silky, smooth texture. The finish is long, with lingering herbal bitterness and gentle spice.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled as a digestif after dinner, or put it to work in cocktails — its bitterness balances dessert pairings like vanilla ice cream, cake, and chocolate, and it is a natural in amaro-forward mixed drinks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is amaro?
An Italian bitter-herbal liqueur, traditionally served as a digestif — Sibona's is built from 34 herbs, roots, and aromatic plants macerated and aged in steel tanks.
How should I serve Sibona Amaro?
Best served chilled or in cocktails; it also pairs with ice cream, cake, desserts, and chocolate.
How old is the Sibona distillery?
The Antica Distilleria Domenico Sibona dates to 1900 and holds Italy's historic distillation licence No. 1.
A classic digestif in a liter bottle — buy Sibona Amaro 1L online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.