Mezzodí Aperitivo

• Classic Italian aperitivo produced at Caffo Distilleria Friulia in Udine, Italy
• A combination of sweet citrus fruits, herbs, and spices at a lower, more approachable proof than a classic red bitter
• Naturally colored with cochineal
• Sweet orange cascades from the bottle along with aromas of cacao and gentian; on the palate, expect more orange, white tea, red berries, and honeysuckle with a hint of cinchona
• 15% ABV

A lighter, fruity, less bitter aperitivo than Caffo’s Red Bitter, Mezzodì Aperitivo is a delightful and approachable “midday” herbal liqueur. Try it in a spritz, in contemporary classic cocktails like the Naked & Famous, or as a lighter substitute for your favorite red bitter aperitivo.

Tasting Notes

Caffo Mezzodì Aperitivo is a classic aperitivo amaro produced at Caffo Distilleria Friulia in Udine, Italy. A lighter, fruitier, less bitter aperitivo than Caffo’s Red Bitter, Mezzodì Aperitivo is a delightful and approachable herbal liqueur. Mezzodì translates to “midday,” and as such, makes for the perfect afternoon tipple. A combination of sweet citrus fruits, herbs, and spices and naturally colored with cochineal, this lower proof aperitivo is soft and sweet, with just enough of a bitter bite to keep you on your toes. Sweet orange cascades from the bottle along with aromas of cacao and gentian. On the palate, expect more orange, white tea, red berries, and honeysuckle with a hint of cinchona. Try it in a spritz, in contemporary classic cocktails like the Naked & Famous, or as a lighter substitute for your favorite red bitter aperitivo. 15% ABV.

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