China Martini L'Amaro liqueur

China Martini is a historic Italian amaro (bitter liqueur) renowned for its distinctive infusion of Cinchona calisaya bark, also known as 'China'. Founded in 1863 in Turin, Italy, by Alessandro Martini, Luigi Rossi, and Teofilo Sola, the brand quickly became a global icon of Italian spirits and aperitivo culture. The China Martini variant specifically emphasizes the herbal and medicinal qualities of the cinchona bark, balanced with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices.

Today, the brand is a core part of the Martini & Rossi portfolio. In 1993, Martini & Rossi merged with the family-owned Bacardi Group, creating one of the largest privately held spirits companies in the world. While the brand remains deeply rooted in its Italian heritage and continues to be produced in Italy—specifically at the Pessione plant near Turin—it is managed under the global corporate umbrella of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Bermuda.