Wine Enthusiast 91 points - This relatively gentle amaro supposedly tastes like artichokes. Instead, the palate finds mellow dark chocolate, walnut and allspice, finishing bittersweet..Kara Newman, April/2016

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 90 points - Medium dark chestnut/mahogany/brown color. Captivating aroma of dried earth, sand, minerals, artichoke hearts. Taste profile is pleasingly bittersweet, deeply herbal, vegetal, green, with a chewy texture and long-lasting aftertaste..March/2015

Cynar is an artichoke-based bittersweet liqueur known for its versatility and distinctive flavor; its taste is enriched by an infusion of 13 herbs and plants. The name Cynar derives from cynar scolymus, the botanical name for artichoke, as artichoke leaves lend distinctive flavor. The secret recipe, which has remained the same since its creation, is based on some of the natural substances found in the artichokes, including cynarine. Created by Angelo Dalle Molle, a Venetian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Cynar was launched in Italy in 1952. Since then, the brand has grown and is now distributed internationally. Cynar became popular in Italy thanks to the first ads (during the Italian Carosello performed by the famous actor, Ernesto Calindri and the claim Cynar, against the attrition of modern life. Thanks to its refreshing and herbal bittersweet features and its moderate abv (16,5%), Cynar is an ideal pre or post-dinner drink, and a bartender favorite to create pungent and original cocktails.