Episode 94: Italicus
Episode 94 features Italicus Rosolio Di Bergamotto by popular request from listeners. Bottled in 750ml at 20% ABV, or 40 proof and it retails for $40.
Enjoy some Italicus with Prosecco and a lot of ice, plus some olives while listening to this episode.
Italicus' official website: https://rosolioitalicus.com/
Brief Historical Timeline:
- 1500s - Rosolio was enjoyed by Catherine de' Medici
- Late 1700s - The 17th Duke of Savoy, Vittorio Amedeo III, banned Rosolio from his household and switched to vermouth, which he preferred
- Early 2000s - Giuseppe Gallo, founder of Italicus, comes across a recipe for Rosolio di Torino
- 2106 - Italicus is launched
- 2017 - Italicus wins Best New Spirit 2017 at Tales of the Cocktail's Spirited Awards
- 2019/20 - Drinks International recognized Italicus as a top-trending brand
- 2020 - Partnership with Pernod Ricard announced
- 2021 - Italicus is available in more than 40 countries and had sales of $5 Million USD
Key Cocktails:
Italicus was designed to go with bubbles. The suggested serve from the bottle is:
- 1 part Italicus
- 1 part Prosecco
- Lots of Ice
- Green Olives
Build in a wine glass and enjoy.
References:
Tales of the Cocktail Article on Italicus
Master of Malt Article on Italicus
Press Release on Partnership with Pernod Ricard
Food And Wine Article on Italicus
Diffords Guide Article on Bergamot Liqueurs
Casa Mia Tours Article on Italicus
Startup Spotlight on Giuseppe Gallo
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