Bordiga Chiot Montamaro Herb liqueur, Italy

Rooted in alpine tradition and crafted with unmatched reverence for nature, the Bordiga Chiot Montamaro Herb Liqueur from Piedmont, Italy is a captivating expression of mountain flora. Named after the Occitan word “Chiot”, a summer escape in a sun-drenched mountain meadow, this amaro is inspired by the rugged beauty and spirit of the Piedmontese Alps. With a recipe dating back to the early 1900s, it is a gentler, more nuanced take on amaro, offering elegance over intensity and tradition over trend.

Product Details:

• Type: Herb Liqueur (Amaro)
• Alcohol by Volume: 18%
• Base Ingredients: Alpine herbs and flowers, including yarrow, gentian, black and white genepy (Artemisia umbelliformis)
• Infusion Method: Each herb is infused individually for 20–50 days before blending
• Maturation: Rested for 60 days in glass or stainless steel
• Producer: Bordiga Distillery (Founded in 1888)

Sensory Description:

Amber-brown in color with reddish glints, Chiot Montamaro opens with a nose of woodland roots, crushed alpine flowers, and soft herbal aromas. The palate is delicately bitter and herbaceous, with notes of red licorice, cocoa, black currant, and a touch of white genepy lending a bright alpine freshness. The finish is smooth and gently persistent, echoing wild mountain herbs and soft earth tones.

Distiller's Background:

Founded in 1888 by the visionary herbalist and pharmacist Pietro Bordiga, the Bordiga Distillery is a hallmark of Italian alpine spirits. Based in Cuneo, near the Maritime Alps, Bordiga sources its botanicals directly from local mountaineers who still hand-pick, dry, and preserve herbs using time-honored, all-natural methods. The recipes, many drawn from the Book of Ancient Recipes, have been passed down and refined through generations, and the distillery continues to use wood-fired copper stills for production. Today, Bordiga continues to balance its deep roots in tradition with a forward-looking approach to quality and craftsmanship.

Serving Suggestions:

• Enjoy Neat:
  Best appreciated straight, either at room temperature or chilled, to capture the full spectrum of alpine botanicals.
• Over Ice:
  Serve with a single large cube to open up the herbal aromas and soften the palate.
• Spritz Variation:
  Mix with dry sparkling wine and a splash of soda water for a floral, alpine take on a classic spritz.
• Amaro Highball:
  Combine 2 oz Chiot Montamaro with tonic or soda water over ice, garnished with a lemon peel.

Why Bordiga Chiot Montamaro Herb Liqueur?

Because it’s a pure reflection of Italy’s alpine heritage, meticulously crafted, naturally sourced, and elegantly bitter. Whether enjoyed as a digestif or incorporated into sophisticated cocktails, Chiot Montamaro brings the mountain to your glass with quiet depth and authentic soul.