Amaro Lucano
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| Type | Liqueur |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Amaro Lucano S.p.A. |
| Country of origin | Pisticci, Italy |
| Introduced | 1894 |
| Alcohol by volume | 28.0% |
| Proof (US) | 56 Proof |
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 1894 by Pasquale Vena, a pastry chef who blended more than 30 herbs.[1][2] 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][3] whose coat of arms appears on the label.
In 1950, the workshop became 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.
In the 1970s, 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 liqueur-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]
Other products
- Caffè Lucano
- Sambuca Lucano
- Limoncello Lucano
- Vitae
- Barocca
- Amante
- I vitigni del sud
- Passione bianca
Awards
- Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2014[4]
- Three stars at the Superior Taste Award 2014[5]
- Silver Medal (Gold Medal for the Caffè Lucano) at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Amaro Lucano" (PDF). thespiritofitaly.com. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ↑ Andrea Guccione. Consuma meridionale: Un manifesto per il sud. Imprimatur editore, 2013. ISBN 886830113X.
- ↑ Jared Brown, Anistatia Miller. The Mixellany Guide to Vermouth & Other Aperitifs. Mixellany Limited. ISBN 1907434291.
- ↑ "Lucano 1894 Joins Classic & Vintage Artisanal Spirits Collection". prweb.com. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- 1 2 "Amaro Lucano celebra 120 anni di storia e di successi: Cosa vuoi di più dalla vita?". beverfood.com (in Italian). Retrieved 6 December 2014.
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