Producer
Novasalus
Novasalus is the trade name associated with Elisir Novasalus, an herbal amaro distributed by Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti. It is known for an intense aromatic profile based on a blend of medicinal herbs and for the use of an aromatized wine base.
- Aldeno (TN) · Trentino-Alto Adige · Italy
- 1 product
The story
Elisir Novasalus originated within Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti, an herbalist business with roots in the early 20th century that has developed over time a range of amari, liqueurs and grappe. The Elisir's recipe is traditionally attributed to the founder's herbalist work and is produced by the Cappelletti house as part of its historic offering of regional liqueurs.
Production philosophy
Valuing herbalist tradition and the use of natural local ingredients: production focuses on medicinal raw materials, artisanal techniques such as infusions, decoctions and macerations, and respect for historic recipes handed down from the family herbalist.
Territory
Trentino (Aldeno / Trento area), Italy. Historically linked to the Trentino territory and Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti.
Production method
Produced by infusions, decoctions and macerations of flowers, roots and herbs; the Elisir is prepared as an aromatized wine rather than using a neutral distilled base.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Aldeno (TN)
- Categories
- amari
- herbal liqueurs
- wine-based aromatized products
- traditional elixirs/liqueurs
- Raw materials
- wine (aromatized base)
- medicinal herbs (including Chinese rhubarb)
- flowers and roots for infusions and decoctions
- Representative products
- Elisir Novasalus (75 cl)
What makes it distinctive
- Historic and distinctive product of Antica Erboristeria Cappelletti.
- Elisir characterized by an intensely bitter and aromatic profile based on medicinal herbs.
- Prepared as an aromatized wine through infusions, decoctions and macerations (not a neutral distillate).
- Commonly available in 75 cl bottles on the international market and in specialized retail channels.