A truck rolled into Schiavon in 1948, and the whole village turned out to see it. Children took turns riding on the back, the adults toasted with a powerful bitter, and the name of both the truck and the bottle has stuck ever since.
Expert description
Poli Super Taurus Bitter Veneto is an Italian Liqueur at 25% from Poli Distillerie in Schiavon, Veneto, made through a natural infusion of citrus peel, bittering herbs and spices in alcohol.
The bitter was named after a Super Taurus truck that arrived at the distillery in 1948, one of the first vehicles of its kind seen in the area — an event that drew the whole village. The powerful, robust bitter was made to match the strength of its namesake, and it was enjoyed as a celebration of Italy's post-war economic recovery.
The production still follows the same method: citrus peel, gentian, liquorice root and other bittering botanical extracts are slowly steeped in alcohol until the characteristic bittersweet profile is reached.
Tasting notes
Nose
Blood orange peel surrounded by gentian and liquorice root, with a hint of dried spices.
Palate
Bitter and tangy with a distinct citrus note, balanced by a deep, herbal bitterness.
Finish
Medium length and dry, with a lingering bitterness from the liquorice root.
Specifications
Name: Poli Super Taurus Bitter Veneto
Distillery: Poli Distillerie
Region/Country: Veneto, Italy
Type: Italian Liqueur
ABV: 25%
Size: 70 cl
EAN no.: 8014115002059
Serving suggestion: On ice or in cocktails such as a Negroni
Flavour profile
Blood orange · Gentian · Liquorice root · Bitter · Tangy
Did you know?
According to Poli Distillerie, the Super Taurus truck was such an unfamiliar sight in Schiavon in 1948 that the whole village turned out to see it, and the name was later carried over to the distillery's new bitter as a tribute to the moment.
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