Liquore Genziana 70cl - La Valdotaine

La Valdotaine
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Format: 70 cl

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Technical information
Producer La Valdotaine
Type Liquor
Aromatic profile Bitter, herbaceous, floral
Ingredients Gentian root, alcohol, sugar, water
Format 70 cl
Gradation 28.0%
Color Straw yellow
Consumption Digestif, serve cold or with ice
The Liquore Genziana from the La Valdotaine winery represents a refined expression of the eponymous mountain root, famous in the Aosta Valley. Obtained through the slow infusion of gentian roots, a bitter and aromatic herb typical of the Alps, this liqueur enhances the local tradition with a decisive character and an intensely herbal taste.

The production area, rich in alpine pastures and pristine air, contributes to a product with fresh and mineral aromas, enriched by notes of spices and a light touch of sweetness on the palate. Aging in wooden barrels or ceramic containers enhances the smoothness without dulling its stimulating characteristic bitterness.

Perfect as a digestive after hearty meals, the Liquore Genziana of La Valdotaine is also ideal for creative cocktails or pairings with dark chocolate desserts, capable of elegantly balancing its aromatic complexity. An authentic choice for those who love to explore the typical flavors of the Alpine heritage.
Distillery

La Valdotaine

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of La Valdotaine.

La Valdôtaine is a mountain distillery in the Aosta Valley (Saint-Marcel) active since 1947, specialized in single-varietal grappa, liqueurs and distilled spirits based on alpine herbs, genepì, alpine gin and farro vodka, produced in small batches using copper stills and local spring waters.
mountain distillery single-varietal grappa Genepì from the Aosta Valley Alpine gin craft bitters and amari farro vodka Alpine vermouth herbal and mountain-fruit liqueurs
Country Italy
Region Aosta Valley
Founded 1947

Distillation

Steam distillation in small single-charge copper stills (discontinuous) with use of a vacuum water-bath still for reduced-temperature distillations; separation of heads, heart and tails with slow collection of the distillate.

Ageing

Some grappas are aged in barrique (barrique-matured grappas available in multiple types); other distillates are kept in hermetic containers for stabilization.

Raw materials

grape pomace (vinaccia) for grappa spring waters (Acqueverdi) farro (for Eyva Vodka) alpine herbs and juniper berries (for gin and liqueurs / genepì)

Representative products

Amaro Dente di Leone Amaro con Whiskey "Dente di Leone" Gin delle Alpi "Acqueverdi" Genepy Extra della Valle d'Aosta Verney Vermouth delle Alpi Eyva Vodka al Farro di Montagna Single-varietal grappas (e.g. Priè Blanc, Moscato / Valdostan single-varietals) Artisan bitter / aperitif

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