A limoncello from Meletti of Ascoli Piceno, in Italy's Le Marche region — the family distillery founded in 1870 by Silvio Meletti and run today by the fifth generation, named Wine Enthusiast's 2024 Spirit Brand of the Year. Local Italian lemons are hand-harvested in mid-October from coastal groves, the peels removed by hand and macerated in neutral spirit, with sugar added and manually agitated before the liqueur is brought to proof with water — a digestivo in the classic Italian manner.
Nose: Zesty and inviting — prominent lemon with a hint of floral.
Palate: Full mouthfeel with balanced citrus; lemon pronounced but never harsh.
Finish: Delightfully sweet.
Awards: Gold Medal, International Spirits Challenge 2019.
ABV: 30% (60 Proof)
