Everything about Chinotto totally explained
The (pronounced [kiˈnɔtto], roughly "key-NAWT-toe") is a small bitter
citrus fruit from the
chinotto, or "myrtle-leaved" orange tree (
Citrus aurantium var. myrtifolia). The tree grows to a height of 3
m and can be found in
Liguria,
Tuscany,
Sicily and
Calabria regions of
Italy. The chinotto is an essential flavor component of most Italian bitter
amari digestifs, and of the popular
Campari liqueur.
The name
chinotto is derived from
China, from where the tree was thought to originate.
Chinotto drinks
A soft drink by the same name (
chinotto)
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is produced from the juice from the chinotto fruit and herb extracts similar to how
Kinnie is made in
Malta. Its appearance is similar to that of
Coca-Cola. One of its unique attributes is that it tastes bitter and sweet at the same time. It is most commonly consumed before meals because it opens the palate in order to eat more food during a meal. Its bitter/sweet taste is sometimes described as similar to
Campari. Chinotto soda dates back to the
1950s, and is produced locally in Italy by different small producers. It is predominantly consumed in Italy and
Malta, but recently
San Pellegrino, the
carbonated water company, has started mass production and export in collaboration with
Nestlé, with the brand name "Chinò", and
Coca-Cola produces it under the brand name
Fanta Chinotto.
The chinotto drink is also fairly common in Italian immigrant communities worldwide. There are also local versions of the drink in certain communities, for example the
Brio brand of Canada. In Australia, Chinotto is also sold under the Bisleri brand (owned by
Coca-Cola Amatil) and is available in most supermarkets, and many Italian restaurants.
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