The word ‘americano’ comes from the French ‘amer’ which means bitter, and as with all aperitifs, is meant to whet the palate. The Americano Bianco is made from a base wine of Trebbiano di Lugana (genetically identical to Verdicchio) with a blend of botanicals including lemon verbena, mint, orange peel, lemon grass, and gentiana lutea. The aperitivo has a distinctive freshness on the palate with notes of citrus and white flowers balanced with the bitterness of the gentian, and a musky melon and woodsy spice on the finish. Best enjoyed in a White Negroni, Corpse Reviver #2, or over ice with an orange garnish.