Product of Italy
The century-old “S. Maria al Monte” tonic liquor is prepared with an ancient formula passed down from generation to generation. Legend has it that the Monks of the S.Maria al Monte Convent gave a precious scroll - that we have now in our hands - containing the recipe of the “Miraculous Lissire Santa Maria” to the eclectic Vincenzo Castrovillari. In 24 February 1892, he had the honour of receiving - along with Patent no. 793 - the title of Honorary Supplier of His Royal Highness, Prince Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, who authorized him to decorate his workshop with the Ducal coat of arms. The tonic liquor was produced by the Vignales for three generation, preserving this ancient Genoese recipe to the present day.
The dosage and characteristics of the over thirty ingredients are strictly observed by carefully checking the herbs, along with a processing and ageing period of almost one year and a half. The cold infusion of ground herbs, rhizomes, flowers, roots, bark, seeds, resins and leaves takes almost two months, and guarantees the extraction of the best parts of curative plants. After eight months of ageing, the mixture obtained is combined with alcohol and sugar, and after an additional six months of ageing, a 40 alcohol-degree tonic liquor, with a full and smooth taste, is obtained, famous for its perfectly harmonized aromas and its digestive properties, which make it unique. An exceptional, intense and well-balanced tonic liquor, to enjoy alone or on ice at the end of a meal, and perfect to spike coffee.
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