Michael Skurnik Wines
Gruppo Caffo Limoncino dell'Isola 750ml
Gruppo Caffo Limoncino dell'Isola 750ml
ITALY : CALABRIA
Calabrian Lemon Zest
SWEET-BODIED, LEMON ZEST, ORANGE BLOSSOM, HONEY, TART CITRUS
Caffo has been distilling in Limbadi, Calabria since 1915 — four generations of a family that treats local ingredients as the whole argument. Limoncino dell'Isola is made from the zest of fresh Calabrian lemons and nothing artificial; the color is the pale yellow of real lemonade, not the neon green of mass-market limoncello.
The palate runs tart first, then eases into faintly honeyed sweetness without going candied — a distinction that matters when most limoncelli tip too far toward sweet. Wine Enthusiast called it a Best Buy. Falstaff awarded 94 points in their Best of Digestifs competition.
SUGGESTED SERVES :
| Neat, well-chilled | pulls the lemon oils tight and lets the tart-sweet balance read cleanly |
| Over a single large ice cube | opens the nose and smooths the finish without losing the citrus drive |
| Limoncello Spritz | 60ml over ice topped with Prosecco and a splash of sparkling water — the classic Italian patio drink |
60 Proof
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