Vecchio Magazzino Doganale
Amaro Importante 0.70L
| Size | 0,70 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 30.0% by volume |
| Area | Calabria (Italy) |
| Aging | 40 days of resting in the bottle (after 9 months of preparation) |
- Calabrian origin: recipe from 1871 inspired by an English captain
- Artisanal production: 9 months of natural infusions and 40 days of resting
- Aromatic profile: citrus fruits and herbs with bergamot, bitter orange and rhubarb
- Ideal serving: 14–16 °C, to be enjoyed neat or with ice; avoid the freezer
- Mixing: replaces bitters and enhances vermouth with citrus and herbal notes
Description
What kind of spirit it is
Jefferson Amaro Importante, crafted by Vecchio Magazzino Doganale, is an Italian amaro born from a careful selection of natural essences. Its aromatic profile stands out for the infusion of herbs and citrus fruits, offering the nose notes of bergamot, bitter orange, rhubarb and eucalyptus. On the palate, this herbal bitter liqueur delivers a silky, enveloping sip, able to balance fruity smoothness with the typical bitter notes. The finish closes with a delicate freshness, accompanied by a long spicy persistence. With its balanced alcohol content, it expresses a bittersweet profile, distinctly Mediterranean in character.
Where it comes from
The roots of Jefferson Amaro Importante lie in Calabria, a land that provides the excellent raw materials for its composition. Among the ingredients are Rocca Imperiale lemons and Sila gentian, harvested and selected locally. The original recipe dates back to 1871 and is linked to the figure of Captain Jefferson, who found refuge at the Vecchio Magazzino Doganale after a shipwreck. From here comes the meticulous search for Calabrian botanicals, resulting in a liquid portrait of the region. The result faithfully conveys the richness of the Mediterranean landscape through precise balsamic notes.
How it is produced
The artisanal process involves macerating the ingredients in grain alcohol. This process takes nine months for the extraction of the essences, followed by a forty-day resting period. Before the production cycle is completed, the mixture undergoes linen cloth filtration to faithfully preserve its organoleptic qualities. To enhance its bouquet, it is recommended to serve at a temperature between 14 and 16 degrees, neat or with ice. Ideal as an after-dinner drink, it fits perfectly into classic mixing, accompanying Vermouth or replacing traditional bitters with its intense herbal notes.
History and Curiosities
Jefferson Amaro Importante originates from the authentic 1871 recipe created by Captain Jefferson who, after surviving a shipwreck, found refuge at the Old Customs Warehouse. There, he meticulously selected fragrant citrus fruits and Calabrian botanicals, giving life to an extraordinary elixir. This rural dedication is faithfully revived through a complex nine-month artisanal process, crowned by forty days of rest in the bottle. A tribute of timeless charm, it was recognised globally as the Best Liqueur in the World and Best Herbal Liqueur in 2018.
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Serve at:
00 - 04 °C
We grow in our garden what is needed for our Selection, without ever forcing the crops, respecting the ripening time and the natural cycle. No less important is the selection of other botanicals and citrus fruits throughout the Calabrian territory, we are aware that we cannot do everything alone. We have never been afraid to show what each of our single bottles contains. Read more
| Name | Jefferson Amaro Importante 0.70L |
|---|---|
| Type | Bitter Liqueur |
| Size | 0,70 l |
| Alcohol content | 30.0% by volume |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Vendor | Vecchio Magazzino Doganale |
| Story | History and Curiosities Jefferson Amaro Importante originates from the authentic 1871 recipe created by Captain Jefferson who, after surviving a shipwreck, found refuge at the Old Customs Warehouse. There, he meticulously selected fragrant citrus fruits and Calabrian botanicals, giving life to an extraordinary elixir. This rural dedication is faithfully revived through a complex nine-month artisanal process, crowned by forty days of rest in the bottle. A tribute of timeless charm, it was recognised globally as the Best Liqueur in the World and Best Herbal Liqueur in 2018. |
| Origin | Calabria, Italia |
| Production technique | Artisanal production with natural infusions; 9 months of preparation, then 40 days of resting in the bottle; filtered only with a linen cloth before bottling. |
| Aging | 40 days of resting in the bottle (after 9 months of preparation) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |