Artisanal liqueur distillery

Piolo & Max

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.
  • Trieste · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Italy
  • Since 2002

Piolo & Max

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The story
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.
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.
Characteristics
Type
Artisanal liqueur distillery
City
Trieste
Categories
  • herbal liqueurs
  • traditional amari
  • artisan vermouth
  • Mitteleuropean-style gin
  • infused liqueurs
  • artisanal liqueur distillery from Trieste
Raw materials
  • hops
  • gentian
  • dandelion
  • eucalyptus
  • orange peel
  • wormwood
  • kummel (caraway)
  • cinnamon
  • grappa (for infusions)
  • wine (for wine-based products)
Representative products
  • Amaro di Erbe "Trieste" Piolo & Max 70cl
  • Gin Mitteleuropeo
  • Vermut del Porto Vecchio
  • DivinTerrano (vino aromatizzato)
What makes it distinctive
  • Small artisanal liqueur distillery with workshop and retail outlet in central Trieste
  • Amaro di Erbe "Trieste" included in international selections and reviewed with a high score by Wine Enthusiast
  • Production focused on traditional infusions and natural raw materials

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