Quinquina

Variety of apéritif wines
Dubonnet

Quinquina is an aromatised wine, a variety of apéritif. Traditionally quinquinas contain cinchona bark, which provides quinine. Quinine was used in treating malaria.[1]

Americano is considered either a subclass of quinquina, or a separate variety of apéritif. Americano uses gentian root as the primary ingredient for flavoring and bitterness.[2]

Quinquina also refers to Peruvian bark, which originates from South America. It was introduced to Europe in the 17th century by Spanish missionaries.

Some quinquinas are:[2]

  • Bonal Gentiane Quina
  • Byrrh
  • Cocchi Americano
  • Contratto Americano Rosso
  • Dubonnet
  • Lillet Blanc
  • Mattei Cap Corse Quinquina Blanc and Rouge
  • MAiDENii
  • St. Raphaël
  • Alma de Trabanco- Quinquina en Rama

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Quinquina.
  1. ^ "Vermouth 101". vermouth101.com.
  2. ^ a b "Quinquina & Americano by Brand". vermouth101.com.


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