What is Italian bitters?

Italian bitters are a type of amaro, a traditional Italian digestif typically made with a combination of herbs, roots, spices, and other botanical ingredients. They are believed to stimulate digestion and ease stomach discomfort. Italian bitters have a rich, complex flavor that can range from sweet to bitter, with notes of aromatic herbs, citrus, or spices. Common botanicals used to create Italian bitters include gentian root, orange peel, aniseed, cardamom, and chamomile. Well known Italian bitters include Angostura, Fernet Branca, and Campari.