Tuve Black Note Amaro Liqueur
Tuve Black Note is the flagship Amaro di Torino from Turin Vermouth — a silky, bittersweet amaro built on infusions and extracts of chinotto fruit, Chinese rhubarb, Madagascan cloves, Mediterranean bitter orange, and Zanzibar cinnamon. Bottled at 21% ABV in a 750mL bottle, it drinks sweet and delicate up front with a persistent rhubarb-and-pepper bite on the finish. Available to order online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 21% (42 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Style: Amaro di Torino — flagship amaro of the Turin Vermouth line
- Origin: Turin, Italy; imported by Preiss Imports (Ramona, CA)
- Production: neutral grain alcohol + extracted botanicals + sugar, using Turin Vermouth's proprietary extraction technique
Turin's Jazz-Named Amaro
The name Turin Vermouth nods to the city where vermouth itself was invented in 1786 — craftsmen and liquor masters have been distilling there for two centuries — and "Tuvè" pays homage to Turin's reputation as the jazz capital of Italy. Black Note is the line's flagship pour: the botanical extracts are built around Chinotto, Chinese rhubarb, and Madagascan cloves, giving a silky, sweet, citrus-fresh entry that lingers into a peppery, rhubarb-driven finish. It ranked #11 on Parade's amaro list and earned 92 points at the 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. See more from Tuve or explore the full liqueur collection.
Tasting Notes
Silky and sweet at first: fresh citrus and clove over cinnamon-spiced sweetness, with Chinese rhubarb giving the mid-palate a juicy tang. The finish is persistent and peppery — rhubarb, bitter orange peel, and a slow-burning clove warmth.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat or slightly chilled — never ice-cold — to keep the aromatics alive. It also opens beautifully with tonic over ice, or as the bitter backbone of a Black Manhattan (rye + amaro in place of sweet vermouth).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuve Black Note made from?Infusions and extracts of chinotto fruit, Chinese rhubarb, Madagascan cloves, Mediterranean bitter orange, and Zanzibar cinnamon — built on neutral grain alcohol with sugar.
What does Tuve Black Note taste like?Silky and sweet with fresh citrus and rhubarb, clove and cinnamon spice, and a persistent peppery aftertaste — at 21% ABV.
Who makes Tuve Black Note?Turin Vermouth in Turin, Italy — its flagship amaro — imported to the US by Preiss Imports.
Sweet, silky, and seriously bittersweet — order Tuve Black Note Amaro online at Del Mesa Liquor.