Brand
Frack
Frack (often referred to as 'Amaro Serale') is an amaro/liqueur label produced within the Vecchio Magazzino Doganale range, characterized by a herbaceous-bitter aromatic profile, a common commercial format of 50 cl and an alcohol content around 24% Vol.
- Montalto Uffugo (CS) · Calabria · Italy
- 2 products
The story
Frack is sold as part of the product line of Vecchio Magazzino Doganale (a Calabrian producer). No detailed online historical information specific to the Frack label is available beyond its placement within the producer's range.
Production philosophy
The commercial presentation emphasizes an artisanal, rural approach, the use of local botanicals and a 'no-fashion' stylistic choice: the amaro is described as conceived for evening meditation and produced in small batches.
Territory
Montalto Uffugo (province of Cosenza), Calabria, Italy
Production method
Production based on separate hydroalcoholic infusions and the blending of blends; some sources mention the use of a preservation technique for the infusion described as 'termorefrigerata' and long production cycles (approximately 11–12 months). The composition phase reportedly involves joining multiple blends/infusions and fruit preparations.
Distillation
Not described as a distillate: produced by hydroalcoholic infusions, fortification and blending of blends.
Characteristics
- Type
- Brand
- City
- Montalto Uffugo (CS)
- Categories
- amari
- herbal liqueurs
- Calabrian rural liqueurs
- amari for meditation
- Raw materials
- wine (base/source described as vino passito in some sources)
- herbs and roots (e.g. gentian, cinchona, rhubarb) - indicated in tasting notes
- citrus (bergamot) and liquorice - present in aromatic descriptions
- Botanicals
- gentian
- cinchona
- rhubarb
- bergamot
- liquorice
- Representative products
- Amaro Serale 50cl - Astucciato - Frack
- Amaro Serale 50cl - Frack
What makes it distinctive
- Label belonging to the Vecchio Magazzino Doganale range
- Common commercial format reported: 50 cl; ABV around 24% Vol.
- Positioned as an 'amaro serale' or meditation amaro, with a 'no-fashion' claim
- Produced in small batches (various retailers mention limited productions)