From Benevento in southern Italy comes this saffron-yellow herbal liqueur, whose recipe has been a closely guarded secret since 1860.
Expert description
Strega Liquore is an Italian Herbal liqueur based on around 70 herbs and spices, bottled at 40%.
Strega was created by wine merchant Giuseppe Alberti in Benevento, whose father is said to have formulated the herbal recipe as an apothecary. It was his sons who first marketed the liqueur in 1860. The name Strega means witch in Italian and refers to the legend of witches meeting by the River Sabato in Benevento to dance around a giant walnut tree. The recipe counts around 70 ingredients from Europe, Central America and the Orient, including cinnamon from Ceylon, juniper from the Apennines, wild mint from the riverbanks around Benevento, cloves, star anise, white pepper, orris root, nutmeg and saffron, which gives the liqueur its characteristic yellow colour.
Taste
The nose is complex with mint, fennel and a hint of spice. On the palate, Strega Liquore is sweet and herbal with distinct notes of mint and pine, plus a warm, spiced touch of cinnamon and anise, while the finish is long and lightly bitter.
Specifications
Name: Strega Liquore
Producer: Strega Alberti Benevento S.p.A.
Region/Country: Benevento, Italy
Type: Herbal liqueur
Main ingredients: Around 70 herbs and spices, including saffron, mint, cinnamon and star anise
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8009265010108
Serving suggestion: Enjoy as a digestif at room temperature or over ice, and also used in cocktails such as the Strega Sour
Flavour profile
Herbal · Spiced · Minty · Sweet
Did you know?
The name Strega means witch in Italian, and the liqueur's yellow colour and mysterious reputation stem from legends of witches said to have held sabbaths by the River Sabato in Benevento.
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