On a somber note, today’s digestivo was discovered during the wake of la ragazza’a grandmother. As the family mourned her passing, we gathered in her house for stories about her life, accompanied by delicious servings of pasta. Since the family is Italian, a few choice digestivi were served with the coffee and cake, one of which was a fantastic “amaro-tonico-digestivo” called “Elixir di S. Bernardo”. To me, this simply tasted like a classic amaro, a blend of bitter herbs and roots. What makes it notable is the fact that is still dutifully distilled by the Cistercensi friars in the Abbey of Piona on Lake Como. It also has quite a lovely label. Hopefully next time this little known gem will be enjoyed under less unfortunate circumstances.
Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
Il Digestivo 