La Sirene is Elisa Carta, sommelier, olive oil maven, and passionate herbalist. Her Americano is made from organically-farmed Trebbiano di Soave and Garganega grapes, as well as local herbs and botanicals from the Lake Garda area. The palate has hints of rose, coriander, red currant, sweet orange, and gentian which gives the aperitivo its perfectly balanced bitterness (and its name: ‘Americano’ comes from the Latin root of ‘bitter,’ ‘amer’.) Glowing fuchsia in the glass, the vibrant color comes from a 100% natural blend of hibiscus, monarda flowers, and red potato extract (a far cry from the caramel colorings and adulterants of your typical off-the-shelf aperitivo, ie. Aperol.)