Lunae Bosoni
Essentiae Liquore di Erba Cedrina 0.5L
| Size | 0,50 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 34.0% by volume |
| Area | Liguria (Italy) |
- Liguria origin: Traditional herbal liqueur crafted in Liguria, Italy by Lunae Bosoni
- ABV & size: 34% alcohol by volume, presented in a 0.5 L bottle, suitable as an after-dinner digestif
- Aromatic profile: Pronounced lemon balm aroma complemented by subtle spices and dried fruit notes
- Appearance: Amber-yellow hue with greenish highlights, presenting elegantly in the glass
- Serve & mix: Best enjoyed neat or as a foundation for inventive cocktails
Description
What kind of spirit is this?
Essentiae Liquore di Erba Cedrina by Lunae is a 34% ABV herbal liqueur from Liguria, Italy, crafted using fresh lemon balm. It boasts a striking amber-yellow colour with green highlights and delivers an intensely aromatic bouquet of botanical notes, spices, and dried fruit. The palate is exceptionally broad, rich, and enveloping. This complexity makes the spirit highly versatile, serving beautifully neat as a classic herbal digestif or as a sophisticated base to elevate original cocktails.
Geographical origin
Originating in Liguria, Italy, this spirit benefits from a Mediterranean climate perfectly suited for cultivating aromatic plants. Lunae captures the coastal terroir using lemon balm, a botanical historically prized for its natural calming properties. Deeply tied to the local environment, the liqueur showcases a distinctive botanical intensity. The carefully selected raw materials create a truly regional profile enhanced by engaging spiced undertones.
How it is produced
Crafted using a traditional infusion method, the process begins with selecting fresh lemon balm leaves harvested during the peak of summer. These botanicals are expertly steeped alongside alcohol, water, sugar, and lemon zest to extract their delicate oils and achieve an authentic sensory balance. This precise technique ensures a profoundly persistent aromatic bouquet, allowing the pure essence of the herb to define the tasting experience.
History and Heritage
Crafted by Lunae Bosoni, this Ligurian speciality follows an ancient recipe using fresh lemon balm leaves harvested at the height of summer. Historically prized for its calming properties, this Mediterranean herb was traditionally used to soothe the nervous system. By reviving these ancient local practices, this Essentiae liqueur beautifully captures an authentic botanical tradition.
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C
- Start up year: 1970
- Oenologist: Paolo Bosoni
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 85
Cantine Lunae deepen their roots in the millenary hystory of this land and people, whose great vine-growing and wine-making tradition have inherited. Etruscans, or perhaps Ligures and then Romans, were the first to grow vineyards in the surroundings of the beautiful Luni, the "Moon City".
These lands have given birth to our vineyards, to our passion, to our wine!
Colli di Luni Vermentino Etichetta Nera 2019 was awarded with: 3 bicchieri rossi by Gambero Rosso 2021, as well as a mention for the excellent quality/price ratio; 93 points by Doctor Wine, as well as a mention for the excellent quality/price ratio; 96 points by 5StarWines 2021, as well as being named White of the Year.
The WineHunter, a competition of the Merano Wine Festival, awarded these products in 2024:
- Spumante Metodo Classico Millesimato ‘Cuvée Lunae’ 2019: The WineHunter Award GOLD
- Colli di Luni DOC Vermentino ‘Numero Chiuso’ 2021: The WineHunter Award GOLD
- Colli di Luni DOC Vermentino ‘Etichetta Nera’ 2023: The WineHunter Award GOLD
- Colli di Luni DOC Rosso ‘Niccolò V Riserva’ 2018: The WineHunter Award RED
- Colli di Luni DOC ‘Cavagino’ 2023: The WineHunter Award RED
The WineHunter Award is the prize for excellence and high quality awarded annually to wine and culinary products, spirits and beers. The award is given to national and international products that, after careful evaluation, achieve a minimum score of 90 points out of 100. The score is divided into three bands: RED, GOLD and PLATINUM.
Vinibuoni d'Italia awarded us the ‘Corona’ for our Colli di Luni DOC ‘Cavagino’ 2023.
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| Name | Lunae Bosoni Essentiae Liquore di Erba Cedrina 0.5L |
|---|---|
| Type | Liqueurs |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 34.0% by volume |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Liguria |
| Vendor | Lunae Bosoni |
| Story | History and Heritage Crafted by Lunae Bosoni, this Ligurian speciality follows an ancient recipe using fresh lemon balm leaves harvested at the height of summer. Historically prized for its calming properties, this Mediterranean herb was traditionally used to soothe the nervous system. By reviving these ancient local practices, this Essentiae liqueur beautifully captures an authentic botanical tradition. |
| Origin | Liguria |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Production technique | Traditional method (ancient recipe) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |