Leopold Bros Aperitivo Bianco
30% ABV (60 proof) | 750mL | White bitter aperitivo | Denver, Colorado — Leopold Bros Aperitivo Bianco is Denver's answer to the white bitter aperitivo: individual distillations of marigolds, chamomile, and lemongrass in hybrid copper pot stills, blended and macerated with gentian root for bitterness, sweetened with cane sugar — additive-free and colorless (unlike its cochineal-red Classico sibling). The base spirit is column-distilled from potatoes, wheat, and floor-malted barley. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Zesty citrus from the lemongrass leads, with floral marigold and chamomile, fruitiness and herbaceousness through the middle, gentian bitterness balanced by cane-sugar sweetness, and a savory depth into a smooth, delicate finish. Among bitter aperitivos, Bianco is the bartender's white Negroni and spritz weapon — bitter-sweet, aromatic, and additive-free. (Note: one retailer lists 24% ABV in error — the official figure is 30%.)
Tasting notes
Nose: zesty citrus, floral (marigold, chamomile). Palate: fruitiness, herbaceousness, gentian bitterness, balanced cane-sugar sweetness, savory depth. Finish: smooth, delicate. (Per brand/retailer notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 30% ABV (60 proof) — 750mL (official; disregard the 24% retailer error)
- Marigold, chamomile, and lemongrass distillations + gentian root
- Additive-free, no color; cane-sugar sweetened
- Leopold Bros, Denver, Colorado
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
In a White Negroni, a spritz with prosecco and soda, or a highball over ice with citrus.
Frequently asked questions
What proof is it?
30% ABV (60 proof) per the official brand and importer — a single retailer's 24% listing is a data error (24% is the Classico's ABV).
How is it different from Aperitivo Classico?
Bianco is white/colorless and additive-free; Classico is red (cochineal) and lower proof.
What cocktails is it for?
White Negroni, spritzes, and highballs.
How big is the bottle?
750mL.