Distillery
Leanza
Leanza is a Campanian producer of liqueurs based in Orta di Atella (Caserta). It is known for Nocillo, a historic walnut liqueur recipe, and for the Limoncello della Costiera offered in several sizes.
- Orta di Atella · Campania · Italy
- Since 1890
The story
According to commercial and industry sources, the activity of the Leanza family can be traced to a historic recipe called Nocillo devised by Pasquale Leanza in 1890. Over time the company has remained linked to the family tradition of producing typical Campanian liqueurs and still operates today from Orta di Atella (CE).
Production philosophy
To enhance traditional recipes and artisanal processing of the Campanian tradition, preserving historic preparations such as Nocillo and offering classic liqueurs like limoncello.
Territory
Orta di Atella (province of Caserta), Campania, Italy; products that evoke the traditions of the Coast and the Campanian area.
Production method
For the limoncellos the preparation is indicated as infusion/maceration of lemon peels in an alcohol base followed by addition of water and sugar; for the Nocillo maceration of green walnuts and spices is reported according to the historic recipe.
Distillation
Maceration/infusion (for liqueurs); distillation methods not specified in the sources consulted.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Orta di Atella
- Categories
- artisanal liqueurs
- traditional Campanian liqueurs
- limoncello
- nocillo
- alcoholic creams
- Raw materials
- lemon peels
- alcohol
- sugar
- water
- green walnuts
- spices
- Representative products
- Limoncello della Costiera 200cl - Leanza
- Limoncello della Costiera 70cl - Leanza
- Nocillo Leanza (liquore di noci)
What makes it distinctive
- Historic Nocillo recipe attributed to Pasquale Leanza (cited since 1890)
- Products tied to Campanian tradition
- Limoncello della Costiera available in multiple formats
Products from Leanza
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