Convent San Giovanni Amaro Reserve Berta

Convent San Giovanni Amaro Riserva Berta

Convent San Giovanni Amaro Riserva Berta is a bitters reserve of great personality signed by Berta Distilleries, designed for those seeking a rich, enveloping distillate with a deep aromatic profile. The recipe is inspired by an ancient preparation of the Franciscan friars of the Convent of San Giovanni in Nizza Monferrato and is reinterpreted with a modern, elegant approach consistent with the style of the maison.

Territory and wine style

This bitter is born from a strong bond with Piedmont and a monastic tradition that tells a story of medicinal herbs and the culture of taste. The base of Convent San Giovanni Amaro Riserva Berta is enriched by the infusion of herbs and spices in 35-year-old brandy, followed by a passage in barrel that completes the profile and harmonizes the components. The result is a soft, spicy, and structured bitters reserve, capable of standing out for its balance and intensity.

Tasting notes

On the nose, it presents itself as complex, broad, and enveloping, with an immediately recognizable personality. Among the most evident sensations emerge cinchona, cinnamon, and licorice, accompanied by warm and balsamic nuances that enhance its aromatic depth. On the palate, Convent San Giovanni Amaro Riserva Berta is rich, full, and enveloping, with a sip consistent with the aroma and a pleasant softness that accompanies the spicy component. The finish is persistent, intense, and harmonious.

Recommended pairings

It is well-suited as a digestif, served alone or alongside structured desserts such as dark fruit tarts, hazelnut cake, dark chocolate, or dry pastries. Convent San Giovanni Amaro Riserva Berta can also accompany moments of meditative tasting, perhaps with selected cigars or with sweets based on spices and candied fruit. It is also ideal as a meditation proposal after an important dinner.

Serving temperature

To best appreciate Convent San Giovanni Amaro Riserva Berta, a serving temperature between 12 and 16 °C is recommended. In this range, the spicy and balsamic notes emerge clearly, maintaining the pleasantness of the soft and enveloping component. No special oxygenation is necessary, but careful serving in an appropriate glass can enhance its aromatic evolution.

Why buy it

It is an interesting choice for those looking to purchase online a bitters reserve different from the usual, capable of combining history, complexity, and style. Convent San Giovanni Amaro Riserva Berta offers an elegant and distinctive profile, ideal for those who love distillates rich in nuances and seek a product suitable for both slow tasting and after dinner. The signature of Berta Distilleries is a guarantee of care, identity, and qualitative consistency.