{"product_id":"meletti-1870-bitter-liqueur","title":"Meletti 1870 Bitter Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeletti 1870 Bitter Liqueur\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house's traditional red bitter aperitivo, named for the year Silvio Meletti founded his distillery in Ascoli Piceno. Three separate distillates - sweet orange, bitter orange, and a spice-and-herb infusion - are blended with pure spirit to create a mildly bitter, refreshing aperitivo at 25% ABV (50 proof), the classic Italian way to start an evening. It pours alongside our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/campari-bitter-aperitif\"\u003eCampari Bitter Aperitif\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aperitif\"\u003eaperitif\u003c\/a\u003e collection at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter aperitivo liqueur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey botanicals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet orange, bitter orange, gentian, coriander, cinnamon, clove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25% (50 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDitta Silvio Meletti has made liqueurs in Ascoli Piceno, in Italy's Le Marche region on the Adriatic coast, since 1870 - five generations of the same family, working from Silvio Meletti's original recipes and his bain-marie still, a slow, gentle distillation he developed to protect delicate aromatics. Most ingredients still come from local Le Marche producers who grow exclusively for the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1870 Bitter is the family's aperitivo in the grand Italian tradition - the drink of the piazza at golden hour, when the Melettis' own historic Caffe Meletti on the Piazza del Popolo fills up. Rather than a single infusion, the house builds it from three distinct distillates, so the citrus stays bright and the spice stays precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet citrus and clove on the nose. The palate starts with sweet citrus, moves through a genuinely bitter middle, and finishes with gentian, coriander, cinnamon and clove - lightly bitter and refreshing, less aggressive than many red bitters and all the more drinkable for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a spritz with prosecco and soda, pour it over ice with an orange twist, or use it anywhere a red bitter is called for - it swaps gracefully into a Negroni for a softer, more aromatic take. After dinner, move on to the family's digestivi: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meletti-amaro-liqueur\"\u003eMeletti Amaro\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/meletti-fernet-liqueur\"\u003eMeletti Fernet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Meletti 1870 compare to Campari?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame role and same strength (25% ABV), but the Meletti leans more herbal and spice-driven - gentian, coriander, cinnamon and clove - with a slightly gentler bitter edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree distillates - sweet orange, bitter orange, and a spice-and-herb infusion - blended with pure spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a spritz, over ice with an orange twist, or in classic bitter cocktails like the Negroni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeletti 1870 Bitter Liqueur (750mL) is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, with fast, secure shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meletti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68142204747819,"sku":"DM17804L","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/meletti-1870-bitter-liqueur.jpg?v=1793946894","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/meletti-1870-bitter-liqueur","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}