Braulio Bormio Amaro Alpino Liqueur, Italy

Crafted in the heart of the Italian Alps, Braulio Bormio Amaro Alpino Liqueur captures the soul of Stelvio National Park in every sip. First formulated in 1875 by Dr. Francesco Peloni, this alpine amaro is a time-honored expression of Italy’s herbalist traditions. Made from 100% natural mountain botanicals, Braulio is aged for up to two years in Slavonian oak barrels, yielding a digestif of rare complexity and balance. Whether enjoyed neat, over ice or mixed into sparkling wine, Braulio is a mountain-born classic that continues to captivate palates around the world.

Product Details:

• Style: Amaro Liqueur
• ABV: 21%
• Botanicals: Gentian root, wormwood, juniper, aromatic herbs, essential oils
• Aging: Matured in oak barrels
• Base: 100% natural mountain ingredients

Sensory Description:

Braulio presents a deep amber hue with reddish reflections. On the nose, it exudes robust aromas of alpine woodlands, earthy roots, vibrant gentian, and crisp juniper, balanced with a refreshing herbal lift. The palate is bold and resinous, with layers of medicinal herbs, essential oils, and forest floor bitterness. A long and persistent finish highlights classic bittering agents like gentian root and wormwood, underscored by a lasting, full-bodied warmth.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold – 2024
  International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Gold – 2023
  TAG Global Spirits Awards
• Bronze – 2023
  International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Grand Gold – 2022
  San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Finalist – 2021
  Ultimate Beverage Challenge
  “Perhaps polarizing, the aromatics are strong and bitter, with gentian, wormwood, and peppermint jumping out the glass, but there is balance to express this complexity, and just enough sweetness to counter all the bitter components, without becoming cloying.”
• Silver – 2017
  San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Distiller's Background:

Founded in the 19th century by pharmacist Dr. Giuseppe Peloni in Bormio, Braulio has remained a family-guided endeavor through five generations. The recipe, still a guarded secret, was born of local knowledge and passion for alpine botanicals. Today, Master Distiller Edoardo Tarantola Peloni continues his family’s tradition, ensuring Braulio remains one of Italy’s most distinctive and revered alpine amari. Rooted in its mountain heritage, Braulio is still crafted in the same alpine village where it began nearly 150 years ago.

Serving Suggestions:

• Neat or on the rocks: Serve as a digestif to fully appreciate its alpine character.
• With sparkling white wine: A refreshing take on the classic aperitivo.
• In cocktails: Use in place of vermouth or other amari for a distinctive herbal twist.
• As an aperitif or digestif: Enjoy at room temperature or slightly chilled for optimal flavor.

Why Braulio Bormio Amaro Alpino Liqueur?

Braulio is more than just an amaro, it's a legacy steeped in alpine tradition and crafted with uncompromising care. From its family-owned roots and original 1875 recipe to its unique blend of herbs and aging-in oak, Braulio delivers a profound sense of place and time in every bottle. Ideal for after-dinner sipping or elevating classic cocktails, this is a must-have for lovers of bold, herbal liqueurs.