Zucca Rabarbaro Liqueur 700ml

Zucca Rabarbaro Liqueur 700ml is a distinctive Italian amaro with a long history dating back to 1845 in Milan. Its signature character comes from Chinese rhubarb root, combined with aromatic herbs and carefully selected botanicals to create a complex bittersweet liqueur with a distinctive earthy, citrus and lightly smoky character.

The palate balances pronounced rhubarb bitterness with gentle sweetness, bitter orange, warm spice and deeper notes of caramel, cola and dark chocolate. Its unusual combination of bitterness, fruit, spice and subtle smoke gives Zucca a character that stands apart from more familiar Italian amari.

Traditionally enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif, Zucca Rabarbaro can be served neat, chilled or over ice. Its bold botanical profile also makes it a versatile cocktail ingredient, particularly in drinks where an amaro or bitter component is desired.

Tasting Notes

Colour:

Deep ebony brown with dark amber and bronze reflections.

Nose:

Distinctive and aromatic with Chinese rhubarb, bitter orange, earthy herbs and warm spice, accompanied by subtle smoky, liquorice and aniseed nuances.

Palate:

Rich and bittersweet with pronounced rhubarb, bitter orange and herbal flavours. Layers of cola, burnt toffee, bitter bark and dark chocolate develop alongside gentle spice and a subtle smoky character.

Finish:

Long and pleasantly bitter with lingering rhubarb, orange peel, herbal spice, caramelised sweetness and subtle smoky notes.