Venetian businessman Angelo Dalle Molle (who also designed a series of electric cars) patented the amaro in 1952, touting the plant’s health benefits.  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.  This is savory and vegetal, clocking in at 16.5%!!  Currently, we are drinking this chilled.  Serve neat or stirred chilled.