Il Gusto della Costa Limoncello

Il Gusto della Costa's Limoncello is a small, artisanal expression of Praiano and the Amalfi Coast, built around the quality of one exceptional ingredient: the intensely aromatic Sfusato Amalfitano lemon.

Founded in Praiano in 1994, the producer works with citrus harvested from the steep terraces of the coast. The Sfusato Amalfitano is long and tapered, with a thick, highly perfumed skin rich in essential oils. These oils, rather than lemon juice, are what give traditional limoncello its depth, fragrance and persistence.

The lemons are harvested at the right stage of ripeness and peeled by hand in small batches. Careful peeling is essential: only the yellow zest is wanted, while the bitter white pith must be left behind. The fresh peels are then infused in pure alcohol before the extract is balanced with water and sugar according to the traditional recipe.

The limoncello is bottled without preservatives, colouring agents or stabilisers. It is also unfiltered, so a light deposit or separation of natural lemon oils may appear in the bottle. This is not a fault, but a sign of its minimally processed character.

In the glass, it shows a naturally vivid yellow colour. The nose is immediate and pure, with freshly cut lemon peel, citrus blossom, lemon oil and a light herbal note. The palate is sweet but lifted by fresh citrus bitterness, with a smooth texture and a long, clean finish that tastes of real lemon rather than artificial flavouring.

Serve ice cold.