Sfumato Rabarbaro

Sfumato Rabarbaro is a type of amaro that hails from Trentino. It is made with various botanicals macerated in a neutral spirit, but the main flavoring comes from Chinese rhubarb—hence the name. This amaro is richly flavored and complex.

It has an intense earthy aroma reminiscent of fruit jams, candied oranges, and herbs. The flavor is bittersweet with spicy and smoky notes, while the finish is long and has caramel and molasses-like notes. Sfumato can be served neat or on the rocks, and it is best enjoyed as a digestif, but it can also work well in cocktails and long drinks.

This liqueur is still produced by the legendary Cappelletti family, who first introduced it at the beginning of the 20th century. Sfumato stems from the Italian term fumo, meaning smoke. The name is a reference to the distinctive smoky character attained from Chinese rhubarb.