750 ML Ercole Vino Amaro NV

Made from Cortese grapes grown in Piedmont, Italy, this dry take on Alpine-style vino amaro presents notes of rhubarb, chamomile, rose petal, cardamom, wormwood and gentian. Rather than sugar, aloe is used to increase viscosity. Think Montenegro but less sweet (and lower ABV)! Enjoy it chilled straight or on the rocks. 

Employing only natural ingredients, botanicals are soaked in water and alcohol of various levels depending on the given plant. Maceration lasts between 20 and 30 days. These tinctures are then used to aromatize the still base wine. This blend is left at cold temperatures for 15 days, after which it is bottled as Amaro.

Ercole is a line of everyday Piedmontese wines created by The Piedmont Guy in collaboration with a long-established cooperative of small, family growers in Monferrato, one of Piedmont’s most historic winegrowing areas and the birthplace of Barbera. Sourced from sustainably farmed, predominantly old vines aged 30 to 50 years, the wines reflect a collective commitment to preserving local varieties and regional tradition. Growers follow the EU’s lotta integrata standards, with many certified organic, avoiding systemic chemicals and relying only on minimal copper and sulfur; all wines are vinified and bottled vegan. Designed to be honest, accessible, and expressive of place, Ercole offers authentic Monferrato character and exceptional value through a cooperative model that supports small growers while safeguarding Piedmont’s viticultural heritage.