Producer
Strega Alberti Benevento S.p.A.
Historic Italian company producing Liquore Strega and a range of liqueurs and other references, based in Benevento. With a long tradition in herbal liqueurs, the company promotes its production and cultural heritage through initiatives such as the corporate museum Spazio Strega and the Premio Strega.
- Benevento · Campania · Italy
- Since 1860
- 1 product
The story
The company known today as Strega Alberti Benevento S.p.A. has been linked to the production of Liquore Strega since the 19th century; the brand claims a tradition dating back to 1860 and has developed over time a range of herb- and spice-based products, becoming an icon of Italian drinking culture.
Production philosophy
To enhance a historic recipe and the balance of herbs and spices in entirely natural products, combining local tradition with cultural promotion of the territory through company projects and initiatives related to culture and mixology.
Territory
Benevento (Campania), Italy; strong ties to the Campania region and the local liqueur-making tradition.
Production method
Production of liqueurs based on processing blends of herbs and spices according to traditional recipes; the company website mentions the historic process of herb distillation and production carried out at the Benevento facility.
Distillation
Maceration/infusion and distillation of herbs according to the traditional company recipe and process.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Benevento
- Categories
- herbal liqueurs
- digestives
- traditional Italian liqueurs
- Raw materials
- herbs
- spices
- alcohol
- sugar
- Representative products
- Liquore Strega (classico) 700 ml
- Liquore Strega Verde 70 cl
- Strega al Cioccolato
What makes it distinctive
- Historic producer of Liquore Strega, with declared roots since 1860.
- Headquarters and production facility in Benevento (Largo Giuseppe Alberti).
- Operates Spazio Strega, the company museum that tells the story and the production process.
- Product range documented and updated by the company (multiple variants and references).