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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

In the Middle Ages, nettle leaves were used to treat gout and rheumatism, taking advantage of the "venifera" action of their stinging hairs. From the codex Historia Plantarum, late 14th century: "Nettle is known to all. Its crushed seeds mixed with a spoonful of honey cure chronic cough and relieve cold congestion in the lungs. Taken with fortified wine, it stimulates lust."

A MEDICINAL BEVERAGE

Distilled nettle liqueurs date back to the Middle Ages, when nettle was valued for its healing properties. Galen of Pergamon described its benefits, while monks, including Cistercians, developed recipes for tonifying liqueurs. Sebastiano Serlio, a 15th-century architect, mentioned the use of nettle in his writings on gardens and aromatic herbs. Anecdotes tell that Louis Lemery, a 1700s botanist, observed the use of nettle liqueur to relieve the fatigue of farmers. Today, nettle liqueurs are experiencing a revival, with artisanal distilleries celebrating this tradition.

You will find many invigorating and delicious beverages inspired directly by ancient times and poured in Italy.

• Hypocras: Made with White or Red Wine from the Italian lands, named after the famous Greek physician Hippocrates as it is believed to have medicinal properties.
• Mead: The nectar of the Gods, directly from the Northern Varangian Lands to take you to the hall of Valhalla with a smile on your face.
• Liquorice: A licorice-based liqueur to refresh the body, spirit, and even the most hidden virtues.
• Twenty Herbs: Our post-meal digestive made from natural herbs. Excellent served chilled after a lavish banquet.
• Nettle: A beverage made from wild nettles of Val Garrone. With an herbal taste, perfect as an after-dinner drink or an aperitif.
• Violetta: According to an ancient Persian legend, this purple flower-based liqueur has the power to heal broken hearts.
• Ros Solis: The rose petal-based liqueur favored by Catherine de' Medici, queen and consort of Henry II, so much so that she exported it to France.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

A liqueur made from Wild Violets with a sweet, smooth, and floral flavor, perfect as a digestive or as an elegant ingredient to make your cocktails original and delicious! Since the Middle Ages, violets have been known for their relaxing properties and calming effects. According to an ancient Persian legend, violet flowers have the power to heal broken hearts.

A SOOTHING BEVERAGE

Violets include over five hundred species, among them the Viola odorata, also known as sweet violet. This spring flower symbolizes rebirth and love, associated with myths of Persephone and Adonis. Used in medicine by the ancient Greeks and Romans, it adorned altars and was a remedy for headaches. Apicius’ cookbook records the creation of "vinum violatum," a wine flavored with honey and violets. Arabs used violet essential oil as a heart tonic, while in the French royal court, violets were cultivated for their fragrant powders. Violets are also renowned for their expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties. To balance its strong flavor, we recommend mixing it with tonic water or adding it to gin.

You will find many invigorating and delicious beverages inspired directly by ancient times and poured in Italy.

• Hypocras: Made with White or Red Wine from the Italian lands, named after the famous Greek physician Hippocrates as it is believed to have medicinal properties.
• Mead: The nectar of the Gods, directly from the Northern Varangian Lands to take you to the hall of Valhalla with a smile on your face.
• Liquorice: A licorice-based liqueur to refresh the body, spirit, and even the most hidden virtues.
• Twenty Herbs: Our post-meal digestive made from natural herbs. Excellent served chilled after a lavish banquet.
• Nettle: A beverage made from wild nettles of Val Garrone. With an herbal taste, perfect as an after-dinner drink or an aperitif.
• Violetta: According to an ancient Persian legend, this purple flower-based liqueur has the power to heal broken hearts.
• Ros Solis: The rose petal-based liqueur favored by Catherine de' Medici, queen and consort of Henry II, so much so that she exported it to France.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

A delicately bitter liqueur made from Chinotto from Savona and centifolia rose, with spices and roots. A bold, citrusy yet delicate flavor, with a pleasant bitter aftertaste. A perfect marriage of taste and aroma.

CHINOTIUM, AN AROMATIC BEVERAGE

The history of Chinotto dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was valued not only for its aroma but also for its medicinal properties. Used as a remedy for digestion and ailments, this citrus fruit has over time become a symbol of well-being and Medieval tradition.

The etymology of the term is uncertain, but the most accepted hypothesis is that it derives from the Genoese chinòtte, which in turn might be a distortion of the word China, referencing the plant's oriental origins.

It is believed that Chinotto was brought to Italy from China by Ligurian sailors in the 17th century, which could explain its name. However, the Citrus myrtifolia species developed distinctively in Italy, particularly in Liguria and Tuscany, where it is cultivated for making candied fruits, liqueurs, and the famous beverage.

You will find many invigorating and delicious beverages inspired directly by ancient times and poured in Italy.

• Hypocras: Made with White or Red Wine from the Italian lands, named after the famous Greek physician Hippocrates as it is believed to have medicinal properties.
• Mead: The nectar of the Gods, directly from the Northern Varangian Lands to take you to the hall of Valhalla with a smile on your face.
• Liquorice: A licorice-based liqueur to refresh the body, spirit, and even the most hidden virtues.
• Twenty Herbs: Our post-meal digestive made from natural herbs. Excellent served chilled after a lavish banquet.
• Nettle: A beverage made from wild nettles of Val Garrone. With an herbal taste, perfect as an after-dinner drink or an aperitif.
• Violetta: According to an ancient Persian legend, this purple flower-based liqueur has the power to heal broken hearts.
• Ros Solis: The rose petal-based liqueur favored by Catherine de' Medici, queen and consort of Henry II, so much so that she exported it to France.