Distillery

Jannamico

Historic Abruzzese distillery (Michele Jannamico) with family roots since 1888, producing traditional liqueurs such as Amaro d'Abruzzo, Limoncello, Super Punch, as well as gin, grappa and other spirits.
  • Lanciano · Abruzzo · Italy
  • 7 products

Jannamico

Meet the producer

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The story
The Jannamico family's activity in the liqueur trade began in 1888 with Cav. Francesco Jannamico, who developed the traditional Abruzzese Punch. The company moved to Lanciano (CH) after World War II and, across generations, has expanded its range. In 2010 a modern facility was inaugurated in Villa Martelli (Lanciano). The company is registered in the national register of historic trademarks.
Production philosophy
The company states an approach based on quality, time, experience and honesty: careful selection of local raw materials, long times for infusions and distillations, processes entrusted to skilled artisans and respect for the family heritage.
Territory
Production site in Lanciano (Villa Martelli), province of Chieti, Abruzzo. For some citrus (lemons/limoncello) provenance is indicated from gardens of the Gargano and the island of Ischia.
Awards and recognition
Company history records historic recognitions including the 'Gran menzione d'onore' obtained at the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition; some recipes are also indicated as awarded at international fairs (details not always specified on public pages).
Production method
Production based on cold infusions/maceration for liqueurs (e.g. limoncello with hand-peeled peels) and slow distillations in a copper pot still with bain-marie for spirits; for grappa the discontinuous distillation system is used. Some products (e.g. Grappa Riserva) include subsequent aging periods in barrique.
Distillation
Slow distillation in a copper pot still with bain-marie; discontinuous distillation for grappa.
Ageing
Aging in oak barrique for some grappas (e.g. Grappa Riserva 18 months).
Characteristics
Type
Distillery
City
Lanciano
Categories
  • traditional Abruzzese liqueurs
  • amari
  • limoncelli
  • Abruzzese punch
  • craft gin
  • grappa (aged and single-varietal)
  • herbal distillates (gentian, licorice, etc.)
  • historic producer
Raw materials
  • aromatic herbs
  • roots (e.g., gentian)
  • fruit
  • lemons
  • pomace (for grappa)
Casks and ageing vessels
  • oak barrique (medium toast)
  • barrique not impermeabilized
Representative products
  • Amaro d'Abruzzo 77
  • Lemoncello (Limoncello) Jannamico
  • Super Punch Jannamico
  • Gin J7
  • Grappa Riserva
What makes it distinctive
  • Family business with origins in 1888
  • Modern facility inaugurated in 2010 in Villa Martelli (Lanciano, CH)
  • Registered in the national register of historic trademarks
  • Range includes amaro, limoncello, punch, gin, grappa and herbal distillates
  • Use of manual infusions for limoncello (hand-peeled peels) and slow distillations in a copper pot still

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