Raw materials
aromatic herbs (botanical-based formula)
rhubarb rhizomes
marasca cherries
walnuts (for nocino)
Group
Montenegro
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Montenegro.
Gruppo Montenegro is a historic Italian group active in the spirits and food sectors: best known for Amaro Montenegro (secret formula with 40 herbs), it manages and distributes a portfolio of traditional and international brands.
Italian amari
vermouth and aperitifs
aged Italian brandy
traditional liqueurs (maraschino, rabarbaro, nocino)
sambuca
grappa
distributor and importer of international spirits
Producer range
Producer range Montenegro
Spirit categories
Italian amari
vermouth and aperitifs
aged Italian brandy
traditional liqueurs (maraschino, rabarbaro, nocino)
sambuca
grappa
distributor and importer of international spirits
Representative products
Amaro Montenegro
Vecchia Romagna
Select Aperitivo
Rabarbaro Bergia
Maraschino Buton
Sambuca Buton
Rosso Antico
Casks and ageing vessels
French oak
Slavonian oak
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
For amaro products a secret blend of botanicals is macerated and infused; some traditional liqueurs undergo long macerations (e.g. rabarbaro, nocino). For certain categories of the group's spirits (brandy) both continuous and batch distillation processes are used, followed by blending and aging.
Distillation
Maceration and infusion of botanicals for amari and liqueurs; continuous and batch distillation for some brandies; subsequent blending for aged products.
Ageing
For brandies, aging in barrels and historic cellars, with blending and multi-year refinements (e.g. blending for at least three years indicated for some group brandies).
Producer history Montenegro
The business was founded in Bologna in 1885 when Stanislao Cobianchi formulated the Elisir Lungavita and established the 'Cobianchi Stanislao Distilleria a vapore'. The elixir, dedicated in 1896 to Princess Elena of Montenegro, became Amaro Montenegro. Over the 20th century the brand grew in recognition; subsequently the company expanded through acquisitions and integrations of historic brands (including Buton, Vecchia Romagna, Select, Bergia) and evolved into the current Gruppo Montenegro, with legal headquarters and production facilities in the province of Bologna and international commercial and distribution activities.
Production philosophy
To enhance Italian liqueur tradition through historic recipes and established formulas, focusing on quality, product identity and corporate responsibility/sustainability; at the same time the group operates as a distribution player for international brands.
Territory
Italy (origin in Bologna); headquarters and production sites in the province of Bologna (Zola Predosa / San Lazzaro). Commercial and distribution activities in international markets.
Montenegro
This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.
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