Liqueur producer
Santoni
Santoni is an Italian producer of liqueurs and spirits based in Chianciano Terme (Siena). It is known for a range of artisanal amari and liqueurs — in particular an Amaro made from numerous botanicals — combining Tuscan herbal tradition with an international commercial presence.
- Chianciano Terme · Tuscany · Italy
- Since 1961
- 1 product
The story
Production began under founder Gabriello Santoni in Chianciano Terme; the company is historically linked to the Tuscan tradition of liqueur production and is family-run. Historic products include amari made from blends of many herbs and medicinal plants; the recipe for some labels dates back to the 1960s. The range has been expanded to include grappas, cream liqueurs and other liqueurs such as limoncello and amaretto, as well as products suited to the bar and cocktail world.
Production philosophy
Pursuit of artisanal quality, valorisation of Tuscan herbal traditions and the combination of historic recipes with contemporary approaches. The company states attention to raw materials and to guarded recipes, designed to be versatile both for traditional consumption and for mixing.
Territory
Chianciano Terme (province of Siena), Tuscany, Italy.
Awards and recognition
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021 (Gold - Aperitivo/Liqueur); International Spirits Challenge 2021 (Double Gold); Women’s Wine & Spirit Awards 2021 (Gold); USA Spirits Ratings 2021 (Silver).
Production method
For the amari, cold infusion/maceration of multiple medicinal plants and botanicals is used; some products involve pressing of the infusions and subsequent processing/distillation where applicable. The range includes processes typical of artisanal liqueur-making.
Distillation
Cold infusion/maceration for the amari; pressing of infusions and subsequent processing/distillation where applicable (in particular for grappa).
Characteristics
- Type
- Liqueur producer
- City
- Chianciano Terme
- Categories
- amari
- herbal liqueurs
- Tuscan grappa
- limoncello
- gin
- traditional cream liqueurs and liqueurs
- Raw materials
- herbs and medicinal plants
- roots and spices
- lemons
- almonds
- pomace (for grappa)
- wheat alcohol
- Representative products
- Amaro Santoni (Amaro di Chianciano / Amaro di Toscana)
- Amaretto di Toscana
- Limoncello Santoni
- Santoni Gin
- Grappa (various expressions, including Riserva/Millesimata)
What makes it distinctive
- Tuscan producer based in Chianciano Terme
- Amari built on historic herbal recipes (original recipe cited from the 1960s)
- Range includes amari, grappa, limoncello, gin and cream liqueurs
- Labels exported and distributed internationally