Artisanal liqueur distillery

Piolo & Max

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Artisanal liqueur distillery from Trieste producing amari (Italian bitter liqueurs), vermouth, gin and a range of liqueurs and infusions inspired by Mitteleuropean and Austro-Hungarian traditions.
herbal liqueurs traditional amari artisan vermouth Mitteleuropean-style gin infused liqueurs artisanal liqueur distillery from Trieste
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Producer range

Producer range Piolo & Max

Spirit categories

herbal liqueurs traditional amari artisan vermouth Mitteleuropean-style gin infused liqueurs artisanal liqueur distillery from Trieste

Representative products

Amaro di Erbe "Trieste" Piolo & Max 70cl Gin Mitteleuropeo Vermut del Porto Vecchio DivinTerrano (vino aromatizzato)

Raw materials

hops gentian dandelion eucalyptus orange peel wormwood kummel (caraway) cinnamon grappa (for infusions) wine (for wine-based products)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Production based on herbal and spice infusions in distillates (grappa and wine-based distillates), hydroalcoholic blending for some liqueurs and, for the gin listed in the catalogue, cold distillation with spices suspended (described as "without infusion").

Distillation

Herb and spice infusions in distillates; hydroalcoholic blending for some liqueurs; for the listed gin, cold distillation with spices in suspension.

Producer history Piolo & Max

Piolo & Max is a small workshop/shop in Trieste (the "Piccola Bottega Spiritosa") active in the artisanal production of liqueurs and amari. According to company information published in trade fair contexts, the activity began around 2002 as a small enterprise dedicated to creating liqueurs and spirits, with attention to natural raw materials and recipes linked to the local tradition.

Production philosophy

Artisanal production, use of natural raw materials (organic when possible) and reinterpretation of Trieste's Mitteleuropean liqueur tradition. Strong focus on ingredient quality and experimentation with local infusions and flavorings.

Territory

Trieste, the port city in Friuli-Venezia Giulia with strong Mitteleuropean influence and a tradition of bitter liqueurs and infusions.

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