amarena dark cherries in syrup with stem - 15.9 oz (450 g) d'amarena harvesting cherries with their stems attached allow them to retain their freshness. amarena with stem is a famous cherry preserve from bologna, italy made with a variety of wild cherries with a flavour that’s sweet and bitter with herbaceous notes. amarena cherries are used in cocktails such as a manhattan. the syrup and cherries are traditionally spooned over almond cakes, puddings such as panna cotta, crepes, and ice cream.