Amaro - Stambecco 50ml

Stambecco is an Italian amaro produced by Distilleria Bepi Tosolini, a family-owned distillery based in Udine, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. The Tosolini family has been distilling since 1943, and their experience with botanicals and spirit production carries through to this amaro.

Stambecco is named after the Alpine ibex, a symbol of the rugged mountain terrain that inspires the botanical blend. The recipe draws on a selection of herbs, roots, and spices in the tradition of northern Italian amaro, resulting in a bittersweet liqueur with a pronounced herbal character and moderate sweetness.

At around 35% ABV, it sits in a balanced range that makes it versatile enough to serve as a digestif on its own or to incorporate into cocktails calling for a bitter, herbaceous element.

The 50ml format is a practical way to explore the style without committing to a full bottle, making it a sensible choice for those new to amaro or looking to compare it against other regional expressions. It works well served neat at room temperature, lightly chilled, or over a single large ice cube.

For those already familiar with the category, Stambecco represents a solid, honest amaro from a producer with genuine credentials in the Italian spirits tradition.