Vecchio Liquorificio dell'Elba
Old Elba Liquor Factory - Genziana cl70
| Description | Smania Liquori is an entirely Elban company, both for the location of the production department and for the choice of raw materials, and it is the only company in the area to produce liqueurs. The berries used for Mirto, the leaves for Ciliegino, the Genziana in its various parts are collected in the lush Elban scrub, the citrus fruits for the production of Limoncino and Arancino come from the lemon groves of Sant'Andrea. The ancient, precious traditions of Elban liqueur. The inhabitants of the island know it well: there is no better way to conclude a sumptuous Elban meal than with Smania liqueurs, all handcrafted in the Campo nell'Elba factory, strictly with local ingredients and respecting the ancient traditional recipes. Liqueur made by infusing the roots of Gentiana Lutea; a plant that since ancient times has been recognized for its strong digestive, tonic, antibiotic and carminative properties. To guarantee their authenticity, all Elban liqueurs are produced by infusion without the addition of colorants, preservatives or other aromas. Any sediment suspended in the bottle is to be considered normal for the production process that characterizes this bottle and does not affect the quality of the product. |
| Typology | Gentian Liqueur |
| Serving temperature | Served neat between 16° and 18°C as an excellent end to a meal. Served chilled with orange peel and seltzer as a surprising aperitif. |
| Graduation | 28.0% Vol. |
| Origin | Tuscany - Elba Island |
| Color | Of a deep amber color to the sight |
| Taste | It surprises the nose with the intense and characteristic aroma of gentian and officinal roots. Pleasant sip, pleasantly warm, well balanced between sweet and bitter sensations, it re-proposes to the palate the scents perceived by the nose. |