The Zest Of the Amalfi Coast: A Journey Into Limoncello

The Amalfi Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Southern Italy and the Limoncello, the most iconic product from the area, is an alcoholic beverage. The combination of earth, climate, and tradition in the Amalfi Coast makes it an ideal environment for growing its famous Sfusato Amalfitano lemons which are used only in authentic Limoncello. Origins and Production of Amalfi Coast Limoncello The history of limoncello is a little bit hazy. But it is a belief that its production was in the Amalfi Coast region of Italy. The traditional manufacturing process uses lemons, alcohol (usually a neutral grain spirit), water and sugar. It is the unique qualities of Sfusato Amalfitano lemons that make this local variation special. These lemons are especially large, with thick, fragrant peels that have all essential oils, the very essence of limoncello’s punchy taste and aroma. The Limoncello making process includes a step of careful process. So once the lemons arrive, the scrubbing, cleaning...