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  • Spirits

    Fernet-Branca versus Ramazzotti Amaro

    Accustomed to Ramazzotti Amaro, can I easily make a transition over to Fernet-Branca ? I don’t know the consistency or flavor of the Fernet-Branca and was hoping someone here could inform me how it compares to the Amaro.... (13 replies, last updated by tmso October 24, 2008)

  • Pacific Northwest

    Amaro (SEA)?

    ://liq.wa.gov/services/brandsearch.asp. Presently, the available amaro includes Amaro Nonino, Amaro Santa Maria Genova, Averna Amaro, and Ramazzotti Amaro. Amaro Montenegro is on the WSLCB list, but presently out of stock. There... (3 replies, last updated by barleywino September 10, 2009)

  • Wine

    Wine notes from Stormy's chowdown (SF Bay Area)

    : Ramazzotti 2003 Dry Creek Sangiovese – this wine had very varietal character with a smooth texture and notes of sour cherry, dried cherry, juicy strawberry and soft oak spice. A great, very drinkable example of California... (2 replies, last updated by BN1 April 23, 2007)

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Amari / amaros / digestivi / Italian bitters in SF?

    , Ciociaro, Lucano, S. Maria al Monte, Meletti, Montenegro, Nardini, Nonino, and Ramazzotti. http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/lauriston (2 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston September 24, 2009)

  • Spirits

    Negroni & other "herb bombs"

    This list outlines several. I’m presently enjoying the Ramazzotti Amaro from Milano. List: http://www.internetwines.com/spirits-liqueur-bitters.html (9 replies, last updated by Cheese Boy November 9, 2006)

  • Spirits

    Suggestions for B & B replacement?

    Thanks for this tip. I’d never thought of mixing amaro with anything outside of a proper tail—and most of the time I just sip it straight. But after reading this last night, I poured myself a glass of Ramazzotti and... (7 replies, last updated by davis_sq_pro November 23, 2009)

  • Boston Area

    Amaro Nonino (in store)

    Also in that class, if you can’t find Nonino: Ramazzotti, Montenegro. Though my favorite is the Averna Slim mentions, since I’m one of those Fernetophobes. Syrupy but not cloying. Newbies to bitters never believe me... (4 replies, last updated by barleywino May 13, 2007)

  • General Chowhounding Topics

    cocktail questions -- bourbon mixer and pomegranate question

    bourbon, .5 oz each of lemon juice and OJ, tsp of Grenadine). For pure exoticness, mix yourself a Chaplin: .75 oz each of bourbon, dry sherry, and Ramazzotti (a Camapari-like Italian amaro), a big dash of Cointreau, and two dashes... (6 replies, last updated by Chowpatty January 3, 2005)

  • Spirits

    Gin - my anathema

    All good choices, though a little Fernet goes a long way. I’d look into potable bitters in general, including other Italian amari (Amaro Nonino, Ramazzotti, Averna, Abano, etc.). Other fun stuff: monastery liqueurs... (15 replies, last updated by emmaroseeats July 17, 2009)

  • Not About Food

    Cures for food hangovers?

    generally prefer it before dinner, and in tails like the Negroni), Cynar, Averna, Montenegro, and Ramazzotti. A few dashes of non-potable bitters (Angostura, Peychaud’s, Fee’s Orange, etc.) in soda water is also a... (13 replies, last updated by Olivia March 28, 2007)

  • Spirits

    "Recession Spirits"

    Wireless and Deauville tails. • Ramazzotti and other lesser known Amaros – around $16 here; no need to dump $30 on a bottle of Benedictine or $50 on a bottle of Chartreuse to get some bitter liqueur complexity. Also what... (11 replies, last updated by bkhuna May 7, 2009)

  • Spirits

    Best places to order booze online?

    Have you checked here: http://liquor.idaho.gov/Purchasing.htm I did a search in the category price book and found Averna and Ramazzotti listed for amaros as well as Lucid and what looks like the new Pernod absinthe. Living in... (13 replies, last updated by foodieseattlelady January 28, 2009)

  • Wine

    California Montepulciano

    and Ramazzotti are my favorites, but Seghesio, Vino Noceto, Montevina Terra d’Oro, Macchia, Pietra Santa and others are reliably good. Some examples I bought had really good vintages but are not consistent. I generally... (18 replies, last updated by BN1 May 27, 2008)

  • Spirits

    Digestif advice?

    rotation: Amaro Nonino (sometimes referred to as “Quintessentia”, Friuli), Averna (Sicily), Amaro Mio (Asti), Meletti (Sardinia), Fernet Vallet (Mexico), Fernet Stock (much milder than the Branca product), Ramazzotti... (16 replies, last updated by bbrooke February 6, 2008)

  • Wine

    Paso Robles Sangiovese?

    I’ve enjoyed several good versions of California sangiovese. The ‘01 and ‘02 Altamura $28 and the ‘03 Ramazzotti $18 are my favorites. The Montevina – Terra D’ Oro $14 is always reliably good as is the Vino Noceto $14, both... (41 replies, last updated by Shooley June 18, 2009)

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