Brand
Ottoz
Ottoz is a brand of alpine liqueurs and distillates produced under the aegis of Distillerie Saint Roch – Levi in the Aosta Valley. The range includes amari (including Ebo Lebo Gran Riserva), génépy, grappa and an alpine-themed gin.
- Quart · Aosta Valley · Italy
- Since 1902
- 2 products
The story
The Ottoz brand traces its roots to Laurent Ottoz: the brand's official narrative states that the story began with Laurent's activity in the early 20th century, when he started producing his génépy and marketing liqueurs tied to Aostan tradition. In 2005 the Ottoz family transferred the brand to Distillerie Saint Roch – Levi, which today produce and distribute the Ottoz line, preserving its historical legacy and promoting local raw materials.
Production philosophy
Ottoz's offer centers on the connection with the alpine territory: use of local botanicals, short supply chains and enhancement of Aosta Valley traditions, combining craftsmanship and modern technologies to produce mountain liqueurs and distillates.
Territory
Aosta Valley (Quart, province of Aosta)
Awards and recognition
Ebo Lebo Gran Riserva: World Liqueur Awards 2020 (category Bitters / Best Italian Amaro and Best Amaro in the world as reported by sources). Additional international medals for the same expression are reported by industry sources.
Production method
Production is based on infusions and distillation of alpine botanicals and on the use of local pomace for the grappa; for some references the process foresees maceration of botanicals followed by distillation.
Distillation
Distillation of botanical infusions for the liqueurs and distillation of pomace for the grappa (descriptions provided by the producer).
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Quart
- Categories
- alpine amari
- herbal liqueurs (génépy)
- Valdostan grappa
- artisan gin
- mountain liqueurs
- Raw materials
- alpine botanicals (génépy, achillea/"Ebo Lebo" and other herbs)
- Valdostan saffron
- pomace (for grappa)
- Representative products
- Amaro Ottoz Ebo Lebo Gran Riserva 70cl
- Ottoz Elixir Genepy 70cl
- Gin 8Z 70cl
- Grappa de Bathezar 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Ebo Lebo Gran Riserva is the flagship of the Ottoz range and is promoted as an alpine amaro enriched with saffron and Valdostan génépy.
- Ebo Lebo Gran Riserva has received international recognition (World Liqueur Awards 2020 among the awards cited by sources).
- The historic brand is today produced by Distillerie Saint Roch – Levi with operational headquarters in Quart (AO).
- Extensive range: amari, génépy, several expressions of grappa and a gin dedicated to alpine botanicals.