Beverage of the Week (BOW)
Limoncello di Capri Limoncello
Product Story
Anyone who has visited Italy recognizes Limoncello as a post-dinner staple. This tradition has been carried on by many Italian restaurants around the world. Sadly, most Limoncello tastes manufactured because it is relying on powdered lemon and lemon oil extracts. Limoncello di Capri is made with hand-picked lemons from Capri and Sorrento. A cold infussion process that takes four to six days ensures bright, natural flavors. There are no additions of color or flavor as the fresh lemons do all the work. This is the brand that Italians enjoy as this is the #1 selling brand in Italy's bars and restaurants.
Brand Story
At the beginning of the last century, Vincenza Canale, owner of a hotel on the island of Capri, was the first to offer Limoncello to her guests. The name Limoncello is derived from the Caprian word “limonillo”. Her descendants formed the Limoncello di Capri brand in 1988, the first company to patent and use the word “Limoncello”. Continuing the old family tradition they now produce the “Limoncello di Capri” made by the cold infusion of the peel of lemons of Sorrento and Capri without the addition of color or additional flavors. In 199, the Molinari family, famous for Molinari Sambuca, became a shareholder in Limoncello Capri.
Tasting Note
Brilliant, crystal clear. The nose is alive with the scents of lemon zest and sweetened lemon juice. The palate mirrors the nose while being far more intense delivering a vibrant and generous lemon-focused core with the sugar being balanced by a peppery note in the form of the fresh essential oils. Wonderfully intense and refreshing with fresh, sweet lemon notes bursting on the palate.
How to Serve
Limoncello is traditionally consumed after dinner. In Italy you are often offered Limoncello or Grappa after a meal. This is a fine tradition. It's best to serve Limoncello chilled and it can even be served on the rocks. I find that Limoncello has a lot of cocktail applications as well. I love pairing it with Gin.
Price: $ 25.99
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