Amaro Cerberus Barberani

A unique amaro born between history, myth, and rare botanicals.

Amaro Cerberus originates from the handwritten notes of Vittorio Barberani, a passionate botanist, later reinterpreted together with Matteo “Zed” Zamberlan, an international beverage expert and deep connoisseur of the amaro world.

The result is a complex and fascinating liqueur that blends herbal tradition, research, and mythological inspiration.

🍃 Botanicals & character
This is an herbal amaro crafted from a unique selection of traditional botanicals, including spices, roots, and aromatic ingredients such as cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cinchona bark, artichoke, and rocket.

Part of its identity is linked to Aconite, a rare plant growing in the shaded hills around Lake Corbara, historically associated with ancient myths and symbols of natural power.

📖 The myth
The name Cerberus refers to the three-headed dog of Greek mythology, guardian of the Underworld.
According to legend, the aconite plant was born where its saliva touched the earth.

This myth shapes the spirit of the product: intense, mysterious, and deeply connected to nature.

🍸 Tasting & use
Amaro Cerberus is designed both as a digestif and as a mixology ingredient.

Best enjoyed:

• neat, at room temperature or chilled
• as a base for classic cocktails reinterpreted such as Hanky Panky, Negroni, or Americano

Its structure makes it highly versatile and appealing even for professional bartenders.

💎 Why it’s special
✔ Recipe inspired by historical manuscripts
✔ Collaboration with an international mixology expert
✔ Complex and distinctive aromatic profile
✔ Dual soul: digestif & cocktail spirit

🥃 Alcohol content
40% vol