Rabarbaro Amaro Amaro Sfumato Liqueur

Rabarbaro Zucca Amaro Sfumato is the legendary Milanese rhubarb amaro created by Ettore Zucca in 1845 — a symbol of sophisticated Milan for over 175 years, admired by Vittorio Emanuele and members of the Savoy House (who appointed Zucca as a ‘Supplier to the Royal House’), presenting the characteristic deep, rich, and smoky flavour from Chinese rhubarb root (rabarbaro) maceration.

The Zucca family’s Galleria bar, opened in 1867 at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II entrance opposite the Duomo, remains open today and is one of Milan’s oldest and most celebrated amari and coffee institutions. Rabarbaro Zucca is traditionally served equal parts with soda water on crushed ice, or with tonic on ice, making it an ideal aperitif. The smoky, bitter, and earthy character of the Chinese rhubarb root distinguishes this from sweeter or citrus-based amari.

Specs

• Producer: Zucca (Italy)
• Type: Amaro / Rabarbaro (rhubarb amaro)
• Origin: Milan, Italy (est. 1845)
• ABV: 20%
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is rabarbaro and how does it distinguish Rabarbaro Zucca from other amari?

Rabarbaro is Italian for ‘rhubarb’ — specifically Chinese rhubarb root (Rheum palmatum), which has a distinctly earthy, smoky, and bitter character very different from garden rhubarb. Amari based on Chinese rhubarb root have a unique smokiness that sets them apart from the citrus-forward, herbal, or alpine bitterness of other amaro styles. Order online with fast shipping.