Amaro Lucano
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| Type | Liqueur |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Amaro Lucano S.p.A. |
| Country of origin | Pisticci, Italy |
| Introduced | 1892 |
| Alcohol by volume | 28.0% |
| Proof (US) | 56 Proof |
| Website | www |
Amaro Lucano is an Italian liqueur in the Amaro category. It is produced by Amaro Lucano S.p.A., a family-owned company based in Pisticci, Basilicata.
History
It was originally created in 1892 by Pasquale Vena, a pastry chef who blended more than 30 herbs.[1] In 1900 Amaro Lucano gained notoriety all over the Kingdom of Italy, after the Vena family became the official supplier to the House of Savoy,[1] whose coat of arms appears in the label.
In 1950, the workshop becomes an industrial enterprise under the management of Vena's sons Leonardo and Giuseppe and in 1965 a new factory in the frazione Pisticci Scalo was opened.
Since the 1970's, the Vena family also began producing other alcohol-based drinks under the name "Lucano" such as the Sambuca, Limoncello and Caffè varieties, as well as liquor-filled chocolates.
Overview
Amaro Lucano is caramel brown in color, has a bittersweet flavor, and its strength is 28% ABV.[1] It can be savoured neat, chilled, with ice or orange zest. It is usually served as a digestif after a meal and also as a base for cocktails.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "History of Amaro Lucano" (PDF). thespiritofitaly.com. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
External references
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