Refined, innovative, artisanal and historic: spirits and liqueurs, with their richness and variety, retain their charm intact, confirming themselves as one of the most welcome gifts for lovers of fine drinking. From the most traditional bitters to the most contemporary offerings, here is a selection of six labels from our catalogue to give as gifts to celebrate Christmas and the festive season with signature recipes and intense, enveloping sips.
Fabio Goti - Hercle Liquore di Latte
A liqueur dedicated to Hercle, an Etruscan god, made with Mugello milk, Madagascan vanilla and lemon. Pleasant on the nose, thanks to delicate hints of milk and vanilla, it is warm and velvety on the palate, accompanied by a pleasant freshness due to the combination of the persuasive notes of vanilla and the acidity of lemon. A valid alternative to limoncello, to be enjoyed either as a liqueur for contemplation, perhaps paired with dry pastries, or for the preparation of delicious and unconventional cocktails.
Karminia - Vermouth di Torino Rosso Superiore
Produced in the heart of Piedmont using only organic Barbera d'Asti DOCG, Karminia is a Vermouth created to stand out and be easily recognisable to the eye and palate. The nose is dominated by intense aromas of red fruit and a marked spiciness, combined with pleasant vinous and citrus notes. The taste is strong and direct, evolving from a sweet start to a slightly bitter finish. Aromas of pepper, chocolate and raspberries stand out on the palate: a complex mix of sensations that end with the bitter taste typical of gentian and artemisia. Perfect for enhancing all cocktails that require a sweet Vermouth, it can be enjoyed with a citrus soda or on the rocks accompanied by a piece of dark chocolate.
Izzi Liquori - Amaro Erbes
Simbolo dell’azienda liquoristica nata a Fondi nel 1903, Amaro Erbes è preparato esclusivamente con estratti di circa 40 varietà di erbe, radici e semi dalle spiccate proprietà digestive, con predominanza di china, rabarbaro, genziana e menta. Un’esplosione di sentori aromatici e proprietà benefiche: un’invenzione storica, frutto di scienze erboristiche, gusto e talento. Di colore ambra scuro, al naso sprigiona una potenza balsamica unita a una nota torbata, mentre in bocca è chiara l’impronta vegetale. Il sorso è spesso e si impadronisce del palato lasciando una piacevole e duratura freschezza. Semisecco, si beve liscio, in acqua, caffè o tonica, oltre che con ghiaccio ed è ideale per cocktail e ponce.
Nepèta - Amaro Nepèta
Produced in the heart of Sicily, Amaro Nepèta celebrates Nepitella, a Sicilian plant with an aroma very similar to mint. A natural infusion of locally sourced ingredients, namely wild Nepitella mint, Syracuse IGP lemon peel, alcohol, Sicilian aromatic herbs and Etna spring water, creates an artisanal digestif to be enjoyed cold after a meal. The first sip reveals the herbaceous note of Nepitella, which brings to mind all the wild flavours of the Sicilian countryside, followed by a slight bitter hint from the infusion of lemon peel. With its balsamic and citrus notes, it satisfies both lovers of classic bitters and palates that prefer softer flavours.
St. Kilian - Bud Spencer The Legend Dry Gin
A tribute to the legend of Italian cinema and his unconventional style: this Dry Gin from St. Kilian, one of Germany's leading distilleries, is produced with hand-picked juniper berries from Tuscany and fruity Amarone della Valpolicella grapes, which give it depth and complexity. An extraordinary combination made even more interesting by refreshing citrus notes, a hint of caramel, the delicately spicy presence of rosemary and a final touch of whisky malt.
Villa Zarri - Brandy Millesimato 20 anni con selezione di Tabacco Toscano
It is the pride and joy of Villa Zarri, a company based in Castel Maggiore, in the province of Bologna: a brandy made from a single vintage, 2003, obtained from selected Trebbiano Romagnolo wine, distilled using the discontinuous method in pure Charentais copper stills. The passing of the years, the balanced use of French oak barrels and the magic of the microclimate make this brandy an exceptional product to which a selection of Kentucky tobacco grown in Tuscany has been added by infusion. The result is a refined distillate, the perfect companion for cigar smoking. With a very bright amber colour, it offers bursting aromas of leather, tar, chestnut honey, raisins, black pepper and cigar leaves. On the palate, it is warm and spicy, slightly tannic, enveloping and with an exhilarating finish characterised by a clear accent of liquorice wood.
