Don Ciccio & Figli Limoncello Liqueur
Don Ciccio & Figli Limoncello is a 58 proof (29% ABV), 750mL limoncello made in Washington, DC from a family recipe dating to 1947. Francesco Amodeo — "Don Ciccio" — resurrected his family's Amalfi Coast distilling heritage in the American capital: the original Amodeo distillery opened in Atrani in the late 1800s, his grandfather revived it in Furore in 1951, and Francesco rebuilt it in DC in 2012 at the Ivy City distillery. Using only fresh lemons — today sourced from California — with no coloring or stabilizers, it is a sweet, artisanal liqueur made the way it has always been made on the Amalfi Coast. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 29% (58 proof — per Virginia ABC; bottle-read check requested)
- Size: 750mL
- Recipe: family recipe dating to 1947, Amalfi-style
- Lemons: fresh US/California lemons; no coloring or stabilizers
- Distillery: Don Ciccio & Figli, Ivy City, Washington DC — founded 2012
- Style: rich, full mouth-feel, zesty
An Amalfi Recipe, Reborn in Washington DC
The Amodeo family's distilling story spans three acts: a late-1800s distillery in Atrani, halted in 1931; grandfather Francesco's 1951 revival in Furore, destroyed by the 1980 earthquake; and grandson Francesco's 2012 resurrection in DC, now at the 1907 Fairview Ave distillery in Ivy City. The limoncello follows the original approach — one 400-liter batch takes "three and a half miles' worth of lemon peels," per trade press — and the official brand copy promises "a refreshing and zesty cordial" with "rich and full mouth-feel, with strong natural aromas and a fresh lemon finish." Keep it in the freezer and serve it ice cold: as a Limoncello Spritz, in lemon-based martinis, or sipped neat after dinner. Browse more liqueurs and explore the Don Ciccio & Figli collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Strong natural lemon aromas (brand copy).
Palate: Rich, full mouth-feel; sweet and zesty.
Finish: Fresh lemon finish, clean and refreshing.
How to Enjoy
Keep it in the freezer and serve ice cold — that is the house rule. It shines in a Limoncello Spritz with prosecco and soda, or a lemon martini with a twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Don Ciccio & Figli Limoncello?
58 proof (29% ABV) per Virginia ABC's listing — a bottle read is requested to confirm.
Is it made in Italy?
No — it is distilled in Washington, DC, from a family recipe dating to 1947 that originated on the Amalfi Coast.
How should limoncello be served?
Ice cold, straight from the freezer — neat as a digestivo, or in a Limoncello Spritz.
Does it contain coloring or stabilizers?
No — the official brand copy states none are added.
A century of Amalfi heritage in a DC bottle — order Don Ciccio & Figli Limoncello online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.