Absinthe

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Also called Green Fairy, absinthe is a green liqueur that has become famous for its history, intertwined with that of the most popular and controversial artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Picasso made absinthe the companion for his paintings during the blue period. Absinthe became famous for its history, which is intertwined with that of the most controversial and appreciated artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Born in the 19th century and banned dink for many years, absinthe is an excellent alcoholic spirit. It probably owes its bad reputation to its high alcohol content of between 40° and 70° and the presence of thujone, a terpene found in the essential oil of the arthemisia plant, but contained in small quantities. xtraWine offers a wide range of absinthes, all of high quality and characterised by their unmistakable flavour. It is no coincidence that at first taste, one is struck by the insistent and predominant taste of aniseed. As you savour the taste, there is an explosion of flavours from a mix of herbs ranging from liquorice and bitter orange to lemon balm and mint. Woody, citrusy and herbaceous scents are perceived to accompany the intense aroma of mint and aniseed.

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