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Technical information
- Producer
- Toro
- Type
- Liquor
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 72.0%
- Aromatic profile
- Sweet, intense aroma of anise and spices
- Ingredients
- Star anise, anise seeds, aromatic herbs
- Distillation method
- Distillation in traditional alembic
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Transparent
- Consumption
- Digestif, neat or with coffee
The Bottle of Italy Sommelier
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Let’s talk about Toro Centuca 72 (Sambuca) 70cl
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Let yourself be enchanted by Toro Centuca 72, a finely crafted Sambuca that captures the essence of Italian traditions in the art of distillation. Produced with a high alcohol content of 72%, this spirit offers an intense and profoundly aromatic experience.
On the nose, Toro Centuca 72 opens with vibrant notes of star anise and licorice, enriched by slightly spicy nuances that promise an intriguing tasting. On the palate, the texture is smooth and almost silky, with a rich anise flavor dominating, balanced by light herbal accents and a controlled sweetness that doesn't overwhelm but gently caresses the senses.
Ideal as a digestive after a meal, Sambuca Toro Centuca can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or used as a base for exquisite cocktails that require a pronounced aromatic profile. The bottle, elegant and understated, expresses the quality and care put into the production of this exceptional spirit, making it an ideal gift or a valuable addition to any spirits enthusiast's collection.
Distillery
Toro
AbruzzoItalySince 1817
- Historic producer tied to the Centerba tradition of Tocco da Casauria
- Production and bottling at the Tocco da Casauria (PE) facility
- Range combining distillates (grappa) and typical Abruzzese liqueurs (Centuca, gentian, ratafià, liquorice)
- Use of local raw materials: Montepulciano pomace, herbs from the Abruzzo mountains, licorice root
Specialities
- grappa
- traditional Abruzzese liqueurs
- centerba and herbal amari
- sambuca / Centuca
- gentian liqueurs
- ratafià
- liquorice liqueurs
- local spirits producer
The story
Distillation
Raw materials
- grape pomace (vinacce) from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- gentian root (Genziana lutea)
- sour cherry juice/amarena and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wine (for ratafià)
- star anise (for sambuca/Centuca)
- mountain medicinal herbs (centerba)
- licorice root
- water, alcohol, sugar (for the liqueurs)
Representative products
- Grappa Toro Montepulciano D'Abr. 50cl
- Toro Centuca 72 (Sambuca) 50cl
- Toro Centuca 72 (Sambuca) 70cl
- Toro Genziana 100cl
- Toro Genziana Casauria 50cl
- Toro Liquirizia D'Abruzzo 50cl
- Toro Ratafia 50cl
- Toro Ratafiat Casauria 100cl