Quinquina
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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
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- ^ "Vermouth 101". vermouth101.com.
- ^ a b "Quinquina & Americano by Brand". vermouth101.com.