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Rupes

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Rupes is an Italian producer of spirits and liqueurs based in Roccella Ionica (RC, Calabria). It is best known for its line of amari made with local botanicals and for a range that also includes gin and grappa.
Calabrian amari herbal amari Mediterranean gins (bergamot and chili) aged grappa artisan liqueurs
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Producer range

Producer range Rupes

Spirit categories

Calabrian amari herbal amari Mediterranean gins (bergamot and chili) aged grappa artisan liqueurs

Representative products

Amaro Nazionale Deciso 70cl - Rupes Amaro Nazionale Deciso Green 70cl - Rupes Amaro Rupes - 100cl Amaro Rupes 70cl Amaro Rupes Black Edition - 70cl Amaro Rupes Gold 70cl Amaro Rupes Red - 70cl Rupes Principium - Bergamotto e Peperoncino - 70cl

Raw materials

licorice roots (Calabria) wild fennel laurel bergamot Locride chili pepper juniper berries local citrus grape pomace (for grappa)

Casks and ageing vessels

oak barrique oak casks
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

For amari: cold maceration of botanicals, sometimes with phases of hot maceration or percolation, followed by addition of water and sugar to reach the desired strength. For some gins (e.g. Principium) botanicals undergo long maceration (at least 4 months) followed by redistillation; grappas are distilled in small bain-marie stills.

Distillation

For gin: long maceration of botanicals in alcohol and subsequent redistillation (batch still) in the case of some expressions; for grappa: distillation in small bain-marie stills. For amari the prevailing techniques are cold maceration, infusions and percolation.

Ageing

Maturation in oak barrique for some editions (e.g. Rupes Gold); the Hiberna grappas are aged in oak casks (24–36 months depending on the label).

Producer history Rupes

The history of Rupes is told as a recipe passed down through generations of the Errigo family, born around the rock of Roccella Ionica. The brand showcases a local tradition of infusions and liqueurs that, having started as homemade preparations, developed into a commercially produced range recognized internationally.

Production philosophy

A strong bond with the Calabrian territory: predominant use of local botanicals (citrus, licorice, wild fennel, laurel, bergamot, Locride chili) and a craft approach that combines traditional techniques (cold maceration, infusions) with controlled practices for the contemporary market.

Territory

Roccella Ionica, Province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria region (Italy). Production and botanicals evoke the Ionian Calabrian area (bergamot, Locride chili, local citrus).

Awards and recognitions

According to the official website, Rupes has received international recognitions including Best Amaro at the World Liqueur Awards 2020, awards for Rupes Gold (World’s Best Herbal / Best Italian Herbal 2021), medals at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (Silver for Black Edition 2021) and recognitions for Principium (Gold Medal World Gin Awards 2023). The Hiberna Stravecchia grappa is listed as a winner at the World Grappa/World Grappa Awards 2022.

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Amaro Rupes Gold 70cl

Amaro Rupes Gold 70cl

44,05 € 37,62 €
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Amaro Rupes 70cl

Amaro Rupes 70cl

28,25 € 22,90 €
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Amaro Nazionale Deciso Green 70cl - Rupes

Amaro Nazionale Deciso Green 70cl - Rupes

33,87 € 27,08 €
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Amaro Nazionale Deciso 70cl - Rupes

Amaro Nazionale Deciso 70cl - Rupes

30,90 € 27,08 €
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