Where is Distilleria Varnelli?

Distilleria Varnelli is located in Muccia Marche Italy.

Where can I buy products from Distilleria Varnelli?

You can buy products from Distilleria Varnelli directly on Bottle of Italy, on the dedicated producer page.

Distillery

Distilleria Varnelli

Q: What does Distilleria Varnelli produce?

Distilleria Varnelli produces or represents products such as herbal amari, anise liqueurs (mistrà/anice secco), coffee liqueurs, citrus-and-rum punches, traditional Marche liqueurs, historic family-owned company.

Q: What raw materials does Distilleria Varnelli use?

grain alcohol, anise distillate, medicinal herbs and roots (e.g., cinchona, gentian, rhubarb), honey (Monti Sibillini), espresso coffee (for Caffè Moka), selected rum (for some punches), citrus (mandarin, orange)

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Distilleria Varnelli.

Historic spirits producer from the Marche region, known for the Anice Secco "Varnelli" and Amaro Sibilla. Produces a range of amari, anise liqueurs, punches and flavored liqueurs based on traditional recipes and local raw materials.

herbal amari anise liqueurs (mistrà/anice secco) coffee liqueurs citrus-and-rum punches traditional Marche liqueurs historic family-owned company

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What to know about Distilleria Varnelli

Type Distillery

Region Muccia , Marche , Italy

Founded 1868

Products from 8

Historic company founded in 1868 with herbalist roots Producer of the famous 'Varnelli' (Anice Secco) and Amaro Sibilla Amaro Sibilla produced via decoction over a wood fire and sweetened with Monti Sibillini honey Line of punches and flavored liqueurs (mandarin, orange, rhum) Official production information and communication available on the company website

Producer range

Producer range Distilleria Varnelli

Spirit categories

herbal amari anise liqueurs (mistrà/anice secco) coffee liqueurs citrus-and-rum punches traditional Marche liqueurs historic family-owned company

Representative products

Amaro Sibilla 1,0L - Distilleria Varnelli Amaro Varnelli dell'Erborista 50cl Anice Varnelli 100cl Anice Varnelli 70cl Varnelli Moka Liquore Caffè 100cl Varnelli Punch Al Mandarino 100cl Varnelli Punch Al Rhum 100cl Varnelli Punch All'Arancia 100cl

Raw materials

grain alcohol anise distillate medicinal herbs and roots (e.g., cinchona, gentian, rhubarb) honey (Monti Sibillini) espresso coffee (for Caffè Moka) selected rum (for some punches) citrus (mandarin, orange)

Distillation and production

Production method

For the amari (e.g. Amaro Sibilla, Amaro dell'Erborista) a decoction of herbs, roots and barks prepared over a wood fire is used, sweetened in some cases with honey and then decanted and aged. For Varnelli (anise) anise distillate is used; other liqueurs (coffee, mandarin, punch) are obtained by infusions or blends of selected ingredients.

Distillation

Traditional distillation for anise-based products; the amari involve decoctions and infusions of herbs and roots over a wood fire; artisanal methods declared by the company.

Ageing

Decantation and a period of aging/maturation for some amari (e.g., Amaro Sibilla requires long decantation and aging).

Producer history Distilleria Varnelli

Founded in the 19th century by the Varnelli family, the company has been active since 1868 and developed as a family business specialized in processing medicinal herbs and producing traditional liqueurs of the Marche. Over generations the range expanded to include amari, anise products, punches and coffee liqueurs, maintaining a strong artisanal imprint and ties to the Monti Sibillini area.

Production philosophy

To valorize local herbal tradition and the quality of raw materials; emphasis on artisanal processing (decoctions over wood fire for the amari), preserving historical recipes and production practices that favor the natural character of the product.

Territory

Monti Sibillini, Marche (Italy). Headquarters and production are in the province of Macerata; many recipes and raw materials evoke the surrounding mountain territory.

Awards and recognitions

Gold medal in Rome (1950) reported for some historic products; Amaro Sibilla cited in specialized rankings/tastings.