Iddu e Idda
Iddu Amaro
Iddu Amaro
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Olive Leaf and Wild Fennel Infusion | Aperitif and Digestif | 500ml Bottle
🍽️ Taste intensity: 3/5 (Sweet, spicy, and balsamic) | 🎯 Ideal for: Mediterranean after-dinner drink, refreshing mixology, lovers of delicate herbaceous flavors.
The Balsamic Soul of Sicily: Infused Wild Fennel and Olive Leaf
Transport your senses directly to the sun-drenched Sicilian countryside. Amaro Iddu, an excellence linked to the Tenuta Idda e Iddu project, is born from the wise and patient infusion of local botanicals. A liqueur that captures the essence of the Mediterranean scrub, offering a sip with a pleasantly sweet and spicy character. Extremely versatile, it is perfect for ending a meal with elegance or for starting the evening with a refreshing, local-inspired aperitif.
Ingredients and Taste Analysis
- 🌿 Olive Leaves: An unusual and precious infusion that provides a very subtle green and vegetal note, deeply rooted in the rural tradition of our hills.
- 🌱 Wild Fennel: The aromatic soul of the liqueur. It imparts a distinct balsamic freshness and that unmistakable spicy, anise-like touch of Sicilian gastronomy.
- 🧑🍳 Caramelized Sugar: Balances the herbaceous notes of the infusions, rounding out the sip on the palate and giving the liqueur its warm, natural amber color.
- 🌋 Authentic Expression: Unlike many industrial products based on synthetic aromas, the actual maceration of herbs, olive leaves, and wild fennel guarantees a genuine olfactory bouquet that evolves and opens up depending on the serving temperature.
Product Sheet
| Format | 500 ml glass bottle |
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| Ingredients | Water, alcohol, sugar, herb infusion, olive leaf infusion, wild fennel infusion, flavorings, caramelized sugar. |
| Allergens | Not listed on the label among the ingredients. |
| Origin | Sicily (Tenuta Idda e Iddu Project) |
| Storage | Room temperature, away from direct sunlight. |
🍷 The Ambassador of Taste recommends:
In our tradition, Amaro Iddu is a true chameleon. If you serve it as a digestif, I advise against putting it in the freezer: sub-zero temperatures anesthetize the delicate olive aroma. Serve it cool, around 10-12°C. But my real advice is to try it as a summer aperitif: pour it into a large glass with plenty of ice, a generous splash of seltzer (or tonic water), and a slice of "verdello" lemon. The effervescence will make the wild fennel explode in all its balsamic freshness!
- Luca Mauro Consoli
Complete the Experience
- 🛒 Fennel Tarallini or Salted Almonds: For a Sicilian aperitif that harmoniously echoes the liqueur's botanicals.
- 🛒 Modica PGI Chocolate: At the end of a meal, the raw texture of the chocolate contrasts magnificently with the amaro's sweet and spicy sip.
Quick FAQ
When is the best time to enjoy it?
Its dual soul makes it incredibly versatile. It is an excellent after-dinner drink with herbaceous notes, but it also shines before dinner when mixed with sparkling water or seltzer and plenty of ice.
What does the name "Iddu" mean?
In the Sicilian dialect, "Iddu" (Him) is the term locals use respectfully to refer to Mount Etna. A tribute to the strength, character, and identity of our land.
What You Receive
- 📦 One (1) bottle of Amaro Iddu in the practical and handy 500ml size.
Important Information
- 🌡️ Storage: Keep away from heat sources. As it contains a natural infusion, any slight sedimentation is a sign of its artisanal quality.
- ⚠️ Warnings: Contains alcohol. Consumption is strictly prohibited for persons under 18 years of age. Drink responsibly. (Note: In compliance with food regulations, we specify that the product is intended exclusively for hedonistic and gastronomic purposes).
Bring the freshness of the Mediterranean scrub to your glass. Etnaly-Shop packs every bottle with special certified shockproof wine boxes, guaranteeing fast and completely safe shipping.
