Distillery
Enrico Toro
Abruzzese producer of liqueurs and amari based on infusions of mountain herbs, best known for its high-strength Centerba (Centerbe). The company combines local tradition with modern production processes and is based in Tocco da Casauria (PE).
- Tocco da Casauria · Abruzzo · Italy
- Since 1817
- 5 products
The story
The recipe's origin dates back to 1817, when pharmacist Beniamino Toro began producing an herbal liqueur in Tocco da Casauria. Production has remained tied to the Abruzzo territory and family tradition; the contemporary company operates as Enrico Toro Distilleria Casauria SRL and highlights the historic Centerba Toro in its range.
Production philosophy
To valorize the spontaneous herbs of the territory (particularly those from the Monte Morrone area and the Majella Park), preserve traditional recipes handed down through generations and combine them with production technologies to ensure quality, traceability and product continuity.
Territory
Tocco da Casauria (province of Pescara), Abruzzo; harvesting of herbs on surrounding mountains, particularly Monte Morrone and areas of the Majella National Park.
Production method
Infusion and maceration of aromatic and medicinal herbs collected locally; use of traditional macerators and discontinuous (batch) distillation procedures. Production combines historic artisanal techniques with modern equipment.
Distillation
Infusion and maceration of herbs; batch distillation to extract and harmonize the aromas.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Tocco da Casauria
- Categories
- herbal liqueurs
- amaro
- centerba (typical Abruzzese liqueur)
- cordials and traditional liqueurs
- Raw materials
- mountain aromatic and medicinal herbs
- alcohol
- sugar
- Representative products
- Amaro Toro 70cl
- Toro Centerba 72 50cl
- Toro Centerba 72 70cl
- Toro Centerba Forte 100cl
- Toro Centerba Forte 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Historic production of Centerba, recipe linked to Beniamino Toro (1817).
- Centerba Toro known for its high alcohol content (70–72% ABV in the Forte/'72 variants).
- Production site in Tocco da Casauria, herbs harvested in the Monte Morrone / Majella National Park area.
- Products available in multiple formats (50 cl, 70 cl, 100 cl) and also used in cocktails.
