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Minelli

Minelli is the producer/brand associated with Farmacia Minelli of Toscolano Maderno (BS), known for Amaro del Farmacista, an herbal liqueur made according to a traditional officinal recipe.
  • Toscolano Maderno · Lombardy · Italy

Minelli

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The story
The recipe for Amaro del Farmacista originated at Farmacia Minelli in Toscolano Maderno (BS) several decades ago. The formula was rediscovered and brought back into production in recent years: the product is presented as an amaro of officinal tradition, formulated according to the pharmacy's historic recipe and produced artisanally by distillation and bottling in a small distillery under license from Farmacia Minelli.
Production philosophy
To enhance the local officinal herbal tradition by selecting herbs known for their digestive properties and offering an artisanal product intended for after-meal consumption and for use as an aperitif or coffee chaser.
Territory
Toscolano Maderno (Province of Brescia), Lombardy, Italy
Production method
Artisanal product: the recipe originates from the pharmacy officinal formula and preparation follows Farmacia Minelli's traditional formula; the liqueur is distilled and bottled in a small distillery on behalf of the producer, following the original recipe.
Distillation
Artisanal distillation carried out in a small distillery on behalf of Farmacia Minelli, according to the traditional recipe (method not publicly specified).
Characteristics
Type
Producer
City
Toscolano Maderno
Categories
  • amaro (Italian bitter liqueur)
  • digestive amaro
  • herbal liqueurs
  • traditional pharmacy liqueurs
Raw materials
  • mint (Mentha)
  • wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
  • cinchona (Cinchona)
  • gentian (Gentiana)
  • bitter orange (Citrus aurantium)
Representative products
  • Amaro del Farmacista 70cl
What makes it distinctive
  • Original recipe developed at Farmacia Minelli in Toscolano Maderno
  • Formulated with five officinal herbs known for their digestive properties
  • Artisanal product: distilled and bottled in a small distillery under license from the pharmacy
  • Included in the DE.CO. registration of the Municipality of Toscolano Maderno (recognized local product)

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