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Staniscia

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Abruzzo-based producer of liqueurs and spirits, known for Amaro Duca d'Abruzzo and the Radix line; works according to traditional local recipes using prolonged macerations of herbs, roots and flowers.
herbal liqueurs Amari from Abruzzo traditional liqueurs from Abruzzo ratafià grappa
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Producer range

Producer range Staniscia

Spirit categories

herbal liqueurs Amari from Abruzzo traditional liqueurs from Abruzzo ratafià grappa

Representative products

Amaro Duca d'Abruzzo (Staniscia) Ratafià Kranè Elettra (liquore di genziana)

Raw materials

gentian roots aromatic herbs flowers amarene (sour cherries) wine (e.g. Trebbiano/Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC) pure alcohol sugar / inverted sugar

Casks and ageing vessels

steel wood
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Cold maceration (prolonged immersion of roots, herbs and flowers in alcohol, spring water or wine), followed by filtration and a resting period in steel or wood before bottling.

Ageing

Resting in steel or in wood for variable periods (e.g. 30–60 days for some references) after filtration.

Producer history Staniscia

According to available information, the activity began in 1967 by Pasquale Staniscia, who started production with Amaro Duca d'Abruzzo. Over time the range expanded to include numerous liqueurs, ratafià and grappe; the Radix line was developed in recent years as a flagship range based on traditional Abruzzo recipes.

Production philosophy

To enhance traditional Abruzzo recipes by prioritizing natural ingredients and artisanal methods: prolonged plant maceration, no declared use of artificial flavorings or additives, and resting of preparations to integrate profile and roundness.

Territory

Abruzzo (province of Teramo); headquarters/operations reported in the area of San Nicolò a Tordino / Teramo.

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